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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Gordon's chin.
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179 lbs
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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, Julian Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Julian Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters by clinching up.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gordon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon pushes Thomas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gordon.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Gordon coming out on top.
Good work by Gordon as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gordon has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas wants to stand but Gordon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gordon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gordon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gordon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gordon.
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Gordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon 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.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gordon. That did some damage!
Gordon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas tries to move into range but Gordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters by clinching up.
Gordon jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon kicks Thomas off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gordon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon with a nice cross.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gordon is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Thomas is looking to wear down Gordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gordon counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas looks to throw a body kick
and Gordon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gordon coming out on top.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Gordon throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Julian Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas misses with the body kick
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Gordon.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a leg kick
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas throws a leg kick
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gordon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Gordon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon drags the fight down to the ground.
Gordon wriggles free and stands up.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
John Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
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!
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Gordon to acknowledge the strikes.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters by clinching up.
Gordon drags the fight down to the ground.
Gordon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Gordon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a thumping low kick.
Gordon scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Julian Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon wants the takedown. Thomas is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thomas's guard against the cage.
Gordon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gordon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gordon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Porsche Carrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrera misses with a left hand
and Roberts moves into the clinch.
Carrera wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carrera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Carrera avoids the damage to the body.
Carrera takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Porsche Carrera has been cut.
Roberts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carrera wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carrera tries to break free but Roberts pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Porsche Carrera's cut is getting worse.
Carrera tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Porsche Carrera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carrera wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carrera tries to break free but Roberts pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carrera wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Porsche Carrera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carrera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carrera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Porsche Carrera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Roberts!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masqual has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Bennito Masqual has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennito Masqual!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers misses with a hook
and Masqual counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masqual moves away.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers fails with the takedown
and Masqual counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Powers has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bennito Masqual!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gene misses with a head kick.
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgrath doesn't manage to clinch there - Gene circles away.
Gene darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgrath counters with a series of strikes. Gene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gene shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgrath misses the jab.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gene, as that shot connected.
Mcgrath scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgrath misses the shot to the body.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Gene is just out of range.
Gene wants to clinch but Mcgrath slips to the side
and Gene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgrath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcgrath scores with a one two! Gene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gene tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcgrath counters by clinching up.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Gene is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gene.
Mcgrath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgrath backwards.
Gene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgrath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgrath.
Gene tries to clinch up but Mcgrath circles away and keeps his distance.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gene darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgrath counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgrath throws an overhand right that lands on Gene's shoulder, as Gene tries to avoid the shot.
Gene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgrath tries to kick Gene off but Gene keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath kicks off Gene and gets to his feet.
Gene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Gene.
Gene closes the distance but Mcgrath moves to the side
and Mcgrath counters with an inside leg kick.
Gene slips under a jab.
Dylan Mcgrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgrath lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgrath drops Gene with a left right combo! Mcgrath follows him down to the ground into side control.
Gene is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gene on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gene is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gene is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgrath's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gene moves to clinch but Mcgrath breaks away
and Mcgrath counters with a left and a right that stings Gene.
Gene tries to clinch up but Mcgrath circles away and keeps his distance.
Gene defending well as Mcgrath loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Gene.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgrath throws a hook but Gene blocks it.
Gene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcgrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mcgrath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gene counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgrath didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Mcgrath dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcgrath misses with an uppercut.
Mcgrath stuffs the takedown attempt from Gene. Gene gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgrath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gene instigates a clinch.
Gene drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgrath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gene misses with a double jab.
Mcgrath looks to land a combination but Gene avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gene wants to clinch but Mcgrath slips to the side
enabling Mcgrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgrath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Gene.
Gene tries to clinch but Mcgrath moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath looks to throw the jab but Gene is out of range.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgrath counters with a two punch combo.
Gene moves into the clinch.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Gene is controlling him.
Gene lands a nice shot to the body.
Gene lands a damaging elbow.
Gene has Mcgrath pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgrath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gene looking for a takedown.
Gene can't get the takedown.
Gene is breathing heavily.
Gene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gene looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgrath is blocking nicely.
Gene breaks from the clinch.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgrath.
Gene closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcgrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath looks to land a body kick but Gene moved away.
Gene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgrath throws a low kick, looking for Gene's leg but Gene calmly moves out of range.
Mcgrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gene wants to clinch up but Mcgrath keeps it at a distance.
Gene closes the distance but Mcgrath moves to the side
and Mcgrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gene looking to score a takedown here. Mcgrath is defending well but Gene drives through and ends up in Mcgrath's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgrath kicks Gene off and gets to his feet.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgrath.
Gene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgrath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgrath as Gene shoots in.
Gene shoots in but no luck this time.
Gene misses with a combination
and Mcgrath counters with a nice uppercut.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrath throws a looping overhand right but Gene ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgrath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcgrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Gene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgrath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gene tries to clinch but Mcgrath moves away
and Mcgrath counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgrath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gene closes the distance but Mcgrath moves to the side
and Mcgrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gene is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgrath finish him?
Mcgrath is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gene seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgrath wants to clinch.
Mcgrath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gene circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Mcgrath dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gene throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Mcgrath misses.
Dylan Mcgrath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gene tries to clinch but Mcgrath moves away
and Mcgrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gene fails to land the takedown.
Gene wants to clinch
and Mcgrath counters with a good low kick that Gene was not able to check.
Mcgrath wants to clinch up but Gene keeps it at a distance.
Mcgrath throws a leg kick
and Gene moves into the clinch.
Mcgrath wants to get back to striking at distance but Gene won't allow it.
Gene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcgrath blocks an uppercut.
Gene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgrath.
Gene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gene.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgrath's elbow.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Gene is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene looking to stall.
Mcgrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gene misses with a hook.
That kick from Mcgrath tenderised Gene's leg. Gene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcgrath counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcgrath fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgrath tries to bum rush Gene with a series of wild strikes but Gene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Gene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgrath manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrath takes a swing at Gene's ribcage but misses.
Mcgrath lands with a nice body punch.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgrath counters with a series of strikes. Gene will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Levi Gene has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gene looking to ground and pound but Mcgrath is blocking nicely.
Mcgrath is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gene swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcgrath is now in Gene's guard. A big mistake from Gene there, giving up the dominant position!
Gene wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath tries to free his leg and advance position but Gene is retaining full guard.
Mcgrath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gene 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.
Mcgrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gene on the ground.
Mcgrath seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dylan Mcgrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gene lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgrath!
Levi Gene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgrath wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gene lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgrath hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene throws some wild stikes that Mcgrath manages to avoid easily.
Mcgrath wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gene looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gene fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gene punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gene is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgrath to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgrath shrugs it off.
Gene throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcgrath because Gene loaded up on that one.
Mcgrath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcgrath tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mcgrath can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levi Gene.
I think Mcgrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Mcgrath!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Romerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Romerio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Romerio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romerio's head.
Romerio connects with a nice looking jab.
Romerio catches Arcinas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arcinas shoots and misses
and Romerio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcinas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romerio counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romerio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romerio lands in his opponent's guard.
Romerio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romerio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Arcinas is defending well.
Romerio is chipping away with strikes.
Romerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Romerio has hold of Arcinas's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arcinas tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Romerio cranks the arm and Arcinas screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arcinas, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julio Romerio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gogo Momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Momo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miles Davis - Moon Dreams. Gogo Momo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ninja Berto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gogo Momo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Berto slams his shin into Momo's torso.
Momo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berto.
Berto misses with a looping left.
Berto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Berto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Momo is looking for a sweep.
Momo can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Momo but he's now mounted!
Berto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berto landing strikes from the mount and Momo is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berto landing strikes from the mount.
Berto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momo is working to get back to half guard.
Momo wants to control but Berto is having none of it.
Berto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Momo hang on?
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momo is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto lands a big elbow.
Momo wants to control but Berto is having none of it.
Berto looking to control but Momo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berto landing punches.
Berto content just to control the position here.
Berto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Momo for as long as he can get away with.
Momo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto with shots to the head and body - Momo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Momo tries to hold on but Berto postures up.
Berto raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Momo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berto dominating with strikes here.
Berto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berto prevents Momo from getting the reversal.
Berto unloading with bombs!
Berto controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momo wants to hold on but Berto pushes him away.
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momo is trying to escape the mount.
Momo wants to hold on but Berto pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Momo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momo wants to control but Berto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Berto.
Jab from Berto.
Momo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berto. That's going to slow Momo down.
Berto walks into a straight right hand from Momo.
Momo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berto counters with a single leg into guard. Momo didn't expect that.
Berto wants to pass the guard but Momo is keeping the position.
Berto lands a couple of digs.
Berto trying to control but Momo is working from the bottom.
Momo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berto defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Momo is controlling Berto's posture.
Momo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Momo is looking for a triangle but Berto pushes his legs off easily.
Momo is breathing heavily.
Berto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berto tries to free his leg and advance position but Momo is retaining full guard.
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.
Berto is working hard here to advance position.
Momo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Momo.
Berto trying to control the position but Momo is working away.
Momo is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Momo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Momo some visible discomfort.
Momo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Berto trying to control the position but Momo is working away.
Momo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berto in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Momo is staying active underneath Berto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berto drops an elbow to the side of Momo's head.
Berto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berto not doing much here.
Berto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momo can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momo trying to control here.
Momo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berto pulls his head out easily.
Berto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Momo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berto in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Momo tries for a takedown but Berto circles away easily
and Berto counters with a thumping low kick.
Momo with a poor takedown
and Berto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berto scores with a head kick. Momo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Momo shoots and misses
and Berto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Momo won't be happy with that.
Ninja Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gogo Momo.
Berto wants to control but Momo is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Berto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Momo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momo being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momo can't do much from the bottom here.
Momo is being controlled here.
Momo is trying to get back to half guard.
Momo regains half guard.
Ninja Berto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Momo tries to get to full guard but Berto has control of the leg.
Berto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berto trying to control from half guard but Momo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momo looking for submissions off his back.
Momo is looking to improve his position.
Gogo Momo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berto trying to mount his opponent but Momo defends it.
Momo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Momo wants to hold on but Berto pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto landing punches.
Momo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Momo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto lands a big elbow.
Berto dominating with strikes here.
Berto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berto with shots to the head and body - Momo looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Berto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berto avoids the attempt from Momo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Momo tries to reverse the position but Berto maintains control.
Berto lands with some strikes.
Berto prevents Momo from getting the reversal.
Berto with shots to the head and body - Momo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Berto lands a heavy elbow.
Berto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berto tries to control but Momo wriggling away.
Momo wants to hold on but Berto pushes him away.
Ninja Berto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Berto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Berto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mc Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusto comes to the cage accompanied by ......... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Gusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusto throws a low kick but Maia moves out of range easily.
Gusto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
Maia moves away from the strike by Gusto.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusto.
Maia shoots and misses
and Gusto counters with a body kick that stops Maia in his tracks momentarily.
Maia moves into the clinch successfully.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gusto prevents it.
Mc Gusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maia.
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Gusto has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gusto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maia looks gassed!
Gusto connects with a solid leg kick.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gusto.
Gusto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusto lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gusto lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Gusto is working Maia over against the cage.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maia.
A body shot lands from Gusto.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto lands a body punch.
Maia being controlled against the cage.
Gusto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusto.
Gusto digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Gusto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusto.
Gusto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gusto lands a right hand.
Gusto digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusto effectively controlling the action here.
Gusto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maia or not.
Good body shot from Gusto.
Gusto presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gusto digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank.
Gusto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maia.
Nice body punch from Gusto.
Gusto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gusto is working Maia over against the cage.
Gusto lands a shot to the body.
Gusto lands a body shot.
Gusto digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank.
Gusto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Gusto.
Gusto cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Gusto lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gusto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gusto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gusto.
Gusto stalling.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusto walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gusto drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gusto - that landed with a thud.
Gusto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gusto gets to his feet - Maia follows without any prompting.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusto.
Gusto misses with a lunging right hand
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia is keen to just control but Gusto is a slippery customer.
Maia is looking to advance position but Gusto won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Gusto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gusto lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Gusto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gusto cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gusto defends it nicely.
Mc Gusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gusto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maia's calf.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gusto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maia stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Maia pushes Gusto up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gusto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maia is trying to keep an underhook but Gusto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gusto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maia to stand up.
Gusto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maia momentarily.
Gusto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gusto scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusto throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Maia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gusto pinned against the cage. Gusto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gusto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Gusto.
Damian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gusto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Maia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gusto avoiding damage.
Gusto digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gusto - that landed with a thud.
Gusto lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gusto lands an elbow just above Maia 's eye.
Gusto lands an uppercut.
Gusto works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gusto.
A right hand to the body from Gusto.
Gusto cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusto lands a body punch.
Gusto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mc Gusto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gusto lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gusto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gusto is leaning against Maia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gusto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Gusto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gusto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Gusto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Gusto.
Maia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusto connects with a leg kick. Maia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from Gusto tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gusto!
Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gusto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gusto and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gusto throws Maia to one side and escapes!
Mc Gusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Mc Gusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maia blocks the leg kick.
Gusto throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Maia slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gusto.
Maia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusto. Gusto obviously looking to wear him down.
Gusto moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.
Gusto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Gusto pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gusto on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusto.
Gusto is working Maia over against the cage.
Good body shot from Gusto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Gusto.
Good body shot from Gusto.
Gusto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Gusto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gusto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusto.
A hook to the body from Gusto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gusto obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusto digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Gusto - that landed with a thud.
Maia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gusto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gusto connects with a leg kick. Maia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Damian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Gusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusto.
Gusto scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia misses with a double jab
and Gusto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Gusto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Gusto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Deco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deco comes to the cage accompanied by Best Around. Scott Levin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Deco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Levin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deco tries to land a body kick
and Levin counters with a stiff right hand.
Levin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deco.
Deco throws a right hand that misses
and Levin counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deco moves out of range of the leg kick from Levin.
Levin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deco counters with a nice uppercut.
Levin throws a good cross that connects.
Levin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deco counters with a nice uppercut.
Levin throws out a loose jab but Deco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Levin misses with a hook
and Deco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deco blocks a head kick by Levin.
Nice sprawl there from Levin as Deco shoots in.
Levin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Levin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deco lands with a straight right. Levin didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin lands a head kick. Deco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Levin misses with a lunging right hand
and Deco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Levin tries a head kick but it misses.
Deco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Levin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Levin misses
and Deco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levin misses with a lunging right hand
and Deco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Deco thows a huge punch but Levin dodges it nicely.
Deco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deco content to control rather than advance.
Deco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levin is looking to score with low kicks.
Levin misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin throws a lazy uppercut
and Deco counters with a straight right hand.
Deco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco throws a lazy right hand but Levin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deco misses with an uppercut. Levin saw that one coming.
Deco misses with a hook to the body
and Levin counters with an outside leg kick.
Levin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Levin throws a sloppy head kick and Deco moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deco checks a leg kick nicely.
Levin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deco counters with a nice uppercut.
Deco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Levin.
Scott Levin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco fails to land with a series of punches.
Levin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deco momentarily.
Levin is looking to chop away at Deco's legs.
Deco ducks right into an uppercut from Levin.
Deco tries for a takedown but Levin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levin misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Levin throws a chopping leg kick but Deco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levin.
Levin throws a poor cross that misses
and Deco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Levin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levin throws a sloppy head kick
and Deco counters with a single leg into guard. Levin didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Levin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Levin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deco is in Levin's guard.
Deco trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deco wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
Deco is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deco controls the pace.
Levin working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Levin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick from Levin misses
and Deco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Levin moves out of range as Deco strikes.
Deco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Deco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deco prevents Levin from getting the reversal.
Deco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levin is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Levin's face.
Deco wants to control the pace but Levin is squirming around nicely.
Levin tries to lock up and control but Deco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deco tries to control but Levin wriggling away.
Deco controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Levin regains half guard.
Well, if Deco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deco passes to side control.
Deco taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco clearly takes 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.
Deco lands a nice shot that snaps Levin's head back.
Levin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin throws a hook but Deco blocks it.
Deco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Levin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Deco misses.
Deco fails with the takedown
and Levin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Levin sprawls well initially but Deco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Levin defending well though.
Levin is looking to control Deco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levin avoid being mounted?
Deco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levin keeps working.
Levin has a hand on Deco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Deco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Levin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Levin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Levin tries to hold on but Deco postures up.
Deco looking to secure an arm triangle but Levin defends it well.
Deco unloads with some shots from mount but Levin bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Levin is trying to escape the mount.
Deco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levin is looking to escape.
Deco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levin is squirming around, avoiding Deco's attempts to control the action.
Levin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco had his way with Scott Levin in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Levin misses with a hook.
Levin just misses with a punch to the body.
Levin lands a jab to Deco's midsection.
Deco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Levin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levin. That's going to slow Deco down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deco.
A head kick by Levin misses
and Deco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Levin's guard now.
Deco throws a big right hand that misses.
Deco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scott Levin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levin has escaped and now he's on top!
Levin stopping the sweep attempt from Deco.
Tommy Deco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tommy Deco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a strike but Deco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levin is keeping the position for now.
Deco trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
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.
Levin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deco has passed into half guard!
Deco controlling the action here.
Deco prevents Levin from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Deco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Levin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Deco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deco, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Deco!
Tommy Deco is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heysel Heysel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heysel Heysel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Alito!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heysel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heysel has his takedown stuffed
and Alito moves into the clinch.
Heysel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heysel Heysel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heysel takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Heysel Heysel has been cut.
Alito lands an elbow inside that Heysel shrugs off.
Heysel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alito is leaning against Heysel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heysel is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alito.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alito lands a body shot.
Alito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heysel backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Alito.
Alito scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Alito.
Alito with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heysel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heysel is rocked!
Alito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heysel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alito keeps Heysel at a distance using the push kick.
Heysel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alito just leaning against Heysel, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heysel or not.
Alito connects with a knee to the head.
Heysel Heysel's cut is getting worse.
Alito digs a right hand underneath Heysel's ribcage. Heysel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alito manages to break the clinch.
Alito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heysel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alito.
Heysel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alito fakes the leg kick and cracks Heysel in the body.
Alito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alito scores with a three punch combo!
Alito lands a head shot.
Oh Heysel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heysel loses concentration momentarily and Alito pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Heysel crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Alito finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Alito! Sam Alito retains his heavyweight title!
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