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Champions 21 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Ryley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Goodknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer Ryley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spencer Ryley!
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, Cesar Goodknight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodknight.
Goodknight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodknight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryley tries to avoid it but Goodknight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryley to the ground. Ryley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryley fails with the takedown
and Goodknight counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ryley's guard now.
Ryley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodknight is one step ahead there.
Goodknight wants to control from the top but Ryley keeps moving.
Ryley looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryley, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight wants to control from the top but Ryley keeps moving.
Goodknight is stalling in the full guard.
Goodknight throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goodknight misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryley counters with a shoot takedown. Goodknight fights it but they end up in guard.
Spencer Ryley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
Goodknight is trying to keep Ryley in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryley thows a big elbow that misses.
Goodknight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodknight looking to control.
Ryley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodknight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goodknight is trying to keep Ryley in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodknight holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryley shoots in and bounces Goodknight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryley wants to control from the top but Goodknight keeps moving.
Goodknight lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryley!
Goodknight working Ryley over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight avoids the attempt from Ryley to control.
Goodknight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goodknight wants to control the pace but Ryley is squirming around nicely.
Goodknight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodknight landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesar Goodknight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodknight shoots and misses
and Ryley counters with a left and a right that stings Goodknight.
Goodknight misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodknight has his takedown stuffed
and Ryley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spencer Ryley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
Ryley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goodknight trying to control here.
Goodknight is positioning himself well to prevent Ryley advancing to mount.
Goodknight wants to improve his position but Ryley is controlling well.
Ryley winds up and cracks Goodknight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight is trying to stand up here but Ryley is controlling him well.
Goodknight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goodknight trying to keep a closed guard but Ryley is proving a slippery customer.
Goodknight is breathing heavily.
Ryley trying to move into half guard but instead Goodknight has managed to sweep!
Goodknight passes Ryley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryley wants to improve his position but Goodknight is controlling well.
Ryley is not content to let Goodknight control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryley is trying to maintain the position but Goodknight is very close to passing his half guard.
Goodknight is looking to stall here but Ryley recovers full guard.
Ryley is looking to stand up but Goodknight isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goodknight shoots and misses
and Ryley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodknight with a poor takedown
and Ryley counters with a takedown into side control.
Ryley working the ground and pound from side control.
Goodknight struggling a bit here.
Goodknight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryley off and has taken his back!
Goodknight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ryley trying to control the hands but Goodknight won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight is persistently looking for the submission but Ryley is defending it well.
Ryley trying to control the hands but Goodknight won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodknight missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Ryley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ryley connects with a body shot.
Ryley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryley misses with a wild combination.
Ryley throws a combination. Goodknight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ryley works over Goodknight's head and body with a nice combination.
Goodknight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryley counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryley doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodknight circles away.
Goodknight shoots and misses
and Ryley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodknight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryley counters with a left and a right that stings Goodknight.
Goodknight tries for a takedown but Ryley circles away easily
and Ryley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spencer Ryley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
Goodknight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryley takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight dodges the punch combination from Ryley.
Ryley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodknight did well to prevent Ryley getting side control.
Ryley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodknight gets full guard.
Ryley won't allow Goodknight to get back to his feet.
Ryley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodknight pulls Ryley in close to prevent any damage.
Goodknight trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryley wants to control from the top but Goodknight keeps moving.
Ryley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodknight working a defensive guard here.
Goodknight is pulling down on Ryley's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryley works over Goodknight with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryley preventing the sweep.
Goodknight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ryley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goodknight trying to keep a closed guard but Ryley is proving a slippery customer.
Goodknight keeping moving, preventing Ryley from controlling successfully.
Spencer Ryley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodknight is keeping the position for now.
Goodknight wants to sweep here but Ryley controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodknight trying to control the position here.
Goodknight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goodknight misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goodknight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goodknight tries to pull guard but Ryley holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodknight drops back down to his feet.
Ryley prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Ryley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Ryley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yunel Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayre has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yunel Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sayre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayre swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sayre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sayre dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez looking to control.
Sayre 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.
Sayre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez is pulling down on Sayre's head to control his posture.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sayre wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayre defends it easily.
Sayre trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Sayre is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sayre defends it nicely.
Sayre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Sayre throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Sayre stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunel Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Sayre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Sayre.
A nice combination there by Sayre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayre tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayre to the ground. Sayre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayre. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Sayre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sayre misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sayre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sayre swivels and escapes.
Sayre clinches.
Sayre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sayre.
Teddy Sayre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayre fails to land with a series of punches.
Sayre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayre scores with a jab.
Sayre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sayre is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Sayre throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Teddy Sayre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre feints and then cracks Martinez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinez down.
Sayre's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sayre duly obliges.
Sayre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice cross by Sayre.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Sayre counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Sayre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sayre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sayre is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sayre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sayre throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Martinez shoots in but Sayre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sayre stalks Martinez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martinez's face. Martinez staggers backwards, shaken.
Sayre throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
Sayre stalks Martinez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martinez's face. Martinez staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez tries to clinch up
and Sayre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sayre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sayre is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez avoids the attempt from Sayre to control.
Sayre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sayre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sayre and Martinez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sayre struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez landing strikes.
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez working away.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Sayre is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sayre holds on to Martinez's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the action but Sayre is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sayre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sayre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Sayre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
A combination from Sayre does no damage.
Yunel Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Sayre shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sayre thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayre moves into the clinch.
Sayre manages to break the clinch.
Sayre scores with a nice head shot.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Sayre scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sayre cracks Martinez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sayre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sayre lands a lovely overhand right.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayre avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunel Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Sayre coming out on top.
Sayre throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sayre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sayre but Sayre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sayre lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Sayre misses.
Sayre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
Martinez wants to clinch
and Sayre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martinez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Sayre counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayre drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Sayre just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sayre prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunel Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sayre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sayre gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sayre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Sayre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez is trying to drag Sayre to the mat but Sayre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sayre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sayre.
Sayre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sayre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Sayre scores with a head kick.
Sayre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinez at a distance.
Sayre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sayre throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sayre moves into the clinch.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sayre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Sayre.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayre lands a right hand.
A short right from Sayre on the inside.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Sayre does no damage.
Sayre tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sayre is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Sayre circles away and we're back to standing.
Sayre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sayre clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Sayre.
Sayre breaks from the clinch.
Sayre tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sayre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sayre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sayre tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sayre!
Sayre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sayre's waist but Sayre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Yunel Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sayre stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Teddy Sayre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sayre tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sayre looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Sayre.
Sayre darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Sayre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Sayre breaks the clinch.
Sayre connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayre scores with a punch to the head.
Sayre lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Sayre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez letting Sayre take a breather here.
Sayre pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Sayre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sayre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Sayre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leto Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Lopez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leto Atreides!
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, Johnny Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atreides can pounce on him.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Atreides is out of range.
Lopez drives through and clinches with Atreides against the cage.
Lopez keeps control of Atreides as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atreides breaks from the clinch.
Atreides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Atreides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Atreides sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Atreides chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atreides doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Atreides throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Atreides.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Atreides saw that one coming.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Atreides, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Atreides against the cage but Atreides circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leto Atreides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atreides goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lopez darts in trying to clinch
and Atreides connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atreides is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Lopez has Atreides pressed against the cage, preventing Atreides from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez has hold of one of Atreides's legs. Atreides is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lopez stands up over Atreides, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Atreides keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez prevents Atreides from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Atreides is working from the bottom.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atreides is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atreides throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Atreides counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Atreides shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Atreides. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atreides.
Atreides swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atreides throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Atreides holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atreides.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atreides just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopez manages to pull guard.
Atreides got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atreides has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez looks gassed!
Lopez controlling Atreides's posture.
Lopez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Atreides!
Atreides is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with shots to the head and body - Atreides looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atreides wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez lands a heavy elbow.
Atreides is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Lopez will probably get the nod.
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.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atreides turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Atreides counters with a head kick. That will keep Lopez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Lopez misses.
Atreides throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Atreides throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Leto Atreides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atreides breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atreides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atreides to the mat! Atreides manages to get full guard.
Atreides is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Atreides slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Atreides wants to stand but Lopez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Atreides decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopez, up you get!
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Atreides counters with a head kick.
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Atreides blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atreides is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Lopez lands a hook that snaps the head of Atreides backwards.
Atreides has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Atreides breaks the clinch.
Atreides scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atreides dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Atreides tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atreides sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Atreides tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atreides plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atreides throws a combination that misses
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Lopez has Atreides pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atreides manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leto Atreides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atreides walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Atreides.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Atreides's body. Atreides takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez has Atreides up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez jumps guard but Atreides stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez tries to break free but Atreides pushes him back against the cage.
Atreides can't break the clinch.
Atreides breaks the clinch.
Lopez pushes Atreides up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez looking for a takedown.
Lopez prevents Atreides from breaking the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Atreides wants to break free but Lopez has control.
Lopez tries a body shot but Atreides blocks it.
Atreides lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
Lopez jumps guard and drags Atreides to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atreides trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lopez's guard.
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 Leto Atreides will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atreides counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atreides counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Atreides throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez takes a swing at Atreides's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atreides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atreides has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Lopez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Atreides uses from the top position.
Atreides wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.
Atreides postures up.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atreides is one step ahead there.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atreides keeps working.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Atreides is having none of it.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atreides pushes Lopez off looking to stand but Lopez dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atreides keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atreides counters with an outside leg kick.
Atreides moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Atreides.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Atreides counters with a left to the body.
Leto Atreides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atreides!
Atreides gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atreides breaks from the clinch.
Leto Atreides is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atreides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atreides will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atreides will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws a body punch but Atreides moves out of range.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Atreides is avoiding it.
Lopez darts in and clinches Atreides up against the cage.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Atreides pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Atreides.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atreides tries to clinch up
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Atreides is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Atreides won't allow it.
Lopez pulls guard.
Lopez pulls Atreides in close to his closed guard and prevents Atreides from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atreides postures up.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atreides's guard.
Lopez trying to control but Atreides is working from the bottom.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leto Atreides.
I think Atreides has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lopez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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267 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimus throws a front kick aimed at Tyler's knee but Tyler avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Decimus as Tyler shoots in.
Decimus throws a leg kick but Tyler moved away.
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Decimus has his foot on Tyler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyler works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Decimus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Decimus manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Decimus's guard.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimus is keeping the position for now.
Decimus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tyler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Decimus is just riding it out for now. Tyler eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Decimus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Decimus wants to get back to full guard.
Decimus is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyler.
Tyler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimus sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimus is trying to get back to full guard.
Decimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Decimus looks gassed!
Tyler seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Decimus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tyler has cracked it and Decimus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tyler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Woolard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NNNOOO kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yes-No. The key to victory for YYEESS NNNOOO has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Woolard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NNNOOO ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woolard tries to score a power double leg takedown but NNNOOO sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woolard somewhat.
NNNOOO tries a low kick but Woolard avoids it.
Good leg kick by NNNOOO there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for NNNOOO.
NNNOOO lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by NNNOOO there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Woolard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NNNOOO paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NNNOOO turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
NNNOOO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woolard. That did some damage!
Good work by Woolard as he checks the leg kick.
Woolard fails to land with a series of punches.
NNNOOO lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woolard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woolard lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NNNOOO keeping full guard, as Woolard tries to pass.
Woolard looks gassed!
NNNOOO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
NNNOOO manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woolard stops NNNOOO from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Woolard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO controlling the pace for now.
NNNOOO tries to control but Woolard wriggling away.
NNNOOO looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now NNNOOO is on top in guard.
NNNOOO looking to pass the guard.
NNNOOO not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woolard trying to keep a closed guard but NNNOOO is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NNNOOO drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woolard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now NNNOOO has Woolard in his guard.
NNNOOO pulls Woolard in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolard stands and throws NNNOOO's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woolard wants to lay and pray for a moment but NNNOOO keeps working.
Woolard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, NNNOOO has escaped the position, nice work there.
NNNOOO is looking to regain half guard here but Woolard keeps moving and retains side control.
NNNOOO gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NNNOOO wants to control but Woolard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
NNNOOO keeping hold of Woolard's head, controlling as best he can.
Woolard is trying to control. NNNOOO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
NNNOOO is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woolard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woolard's back!
Woolard looking very determined here, making life difficult for NNNOOO.
NNNOOO biding his time, looking for the opening.
NNNOOO patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woolard tries to escape but NNNOOO has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
NNNOOO has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Woolard is defending well but eventually NNNOOO manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Woolard has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). YYEESS NNNOOO!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Couza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade's entrance music is Lange - Songless (Club Mix). A fine choice. Ronaldo Couza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Couza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couza moves into the clinch.
Swade prevents the takedown attempt.
Swade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Couza.
Couza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swade throws a hook but Couza avoids it easily.
Swade slaps away a takedown attempt from Couza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Swade.
Swade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swade misses with the combination.
Swade scores with a jab to the head.
Swade sends Couza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Swade is motioning to the referee to let Couza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Ronaldo Couza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swade lands with a big right hook that stumbles Couza - he's out on his feet here! Swade follows up with another monster hook that separates Couza from consciousness! Couza falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Swade stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Swade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Rippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Rippa!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko scoring well with a low kick there.
Rippa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rippa misses with a looping right.
Jacko dives in and grabs Rippa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rippa pushes down on Jacko's head and hops out.
Jacko lands a nice shot that snaps Rippa's head back.
Rippa throws a lazy right hand but Jacko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Jacko. Beautiful body shot.
Jacko moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacko clinches up with Rippa and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacko breaks the clinch.
Jacko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rippa.
Jacko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rippa throws a hook to the side of Jacko's head but Jacko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Rippa.
Jacko scores with a three punch combo!
Rippa cracks Jacko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rippa.
Jacko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rippa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Rippa.
Jacko swings for the body but Rippa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rippa looks to land a left hand but Jacko moved out of range nicely.
Rippa works Jacko's body with a nice hook.
Rippa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rippa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rippa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rippa was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacko preventing the sweep.
Rippa is looking to sweep but instead, Jacko has passed into half guard.
Jacko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rippa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rippa has a closed guard, preventing Jacko from standing up.
Rippa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rippa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacko!
Rippa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jacko hang on?
Rippa with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rippa dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rippa lands a heavy elbow.
Rippa landing punches.
Jacko is rocked!
Rippa breaks from Jacko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Jacko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacko takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rippa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Rippa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gumby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - "Orgasmatron". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gumby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Fitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Fitch sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Fitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitch misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Christopher Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gumby Jones.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
Fitch fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitch throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Fitch throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Fitch slips a straight right by Jones.
Fitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Fitch with a hook.
Jones moves away from the strike by Fitch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch with a jab.
It looks like Gumby Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Fitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christopher Fitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitch.
Fitch cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Fitch swinging wildly here.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in but Fitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitch is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones moves away from the strike by Fitch.
Fitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Fitch misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Fitch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitch lands an overhand right.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitch finish him?
Jones looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fitch lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jones. Fitch pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Fitch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What what, in the butt.. 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 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Stotch!
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, LeRoy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch lands a jab-cross combination.
Stotch feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Stotch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stotch cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Stotch scores with a body shot.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Stotch circles away.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stotch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stotch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stotch has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Stotch fights it but they end up in guard.
Stotch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stotch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stotch controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stotch is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stotch looking to control.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Stotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stotch lands a right hook to the body.
Stotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Nice defenses there by Stotch.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Stotch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stotch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Stotch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stotch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stotch is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Stotch shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stotch swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Stotch striking off his back but it's not causing Jenkins any problems.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stotch 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.
Stotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stotch scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Stotch.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stotch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenkins cracks Stotch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut.
Stotch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stotch has managed to clinch.
Stotch stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Stotch has double underhooks.
Stotch misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Stotch has him pinned against the cage.
Stotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Stotch is controlling the position.
Stotch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Stotch taking a breather.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Stotch has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Stotch tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to break free but Stotch pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stotch.
Stotch fails to pull guard.
Jenkins stalling the fight.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Stotch is controlling the position.
Stotch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stotch feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
Stotch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stotch moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Stotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Stotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stotch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stotch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Stotch lands with a cross.
Stotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stotch throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Stotch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stotch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch looking to finish with strikes here!
Stotch 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.
Stotch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jenkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stotch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stotch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jenkins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stotch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stotch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jenkins turns into him and now he's in Stotch's guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
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.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Stotch is keeping the position.
Stotch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stotch keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
Stotch is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stotch slips a jab from Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins moves forwards but Stotch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stotch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Stotch moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Stotch fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Stotch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Stotch's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stotch is retaining full guard.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Stotch had control of the position.
Stotch looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Stotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stotch keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but LeRoy Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stotch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Stotch as Jenkins shoots in.
Leopold Stotch is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stotch.
Stotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Stotch moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Stotch moved away.
Donk. Stotch catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Stotch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stotch.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Stotch is avoiding it.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stotch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stotch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stotch.
Stotch throws a nice head kick!
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Leopold Stotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Stotch.
A punch combination from Stotch misses.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Stotch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stotch pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Stotch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stotch scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stotch lands a high kick!
Jenkins tries to move into range but Stotch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch lands with a shot to the body.
Stotch dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Stotch's head and hops out.
Stotch lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
Stotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leopold Stotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
Stotch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jenkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jenkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stotch connects with a solid leg kick.
Stotch throws a one two combo.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stotch.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stotch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stotch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stotch to score with a decent uppercut.
Stotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stotch finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stotch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stotch.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stotch cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Stotch cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Stotch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stotch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the body
and Stotch counters with a leg kick.
Stotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stotch scores with a head kick.
Stotch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins feints and as Stotch raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Stotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeRoy Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Stotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Stotch, not yet.
Stotch trying to control the position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Stotch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Stotch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stotch 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stotch moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Stotch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stotch gets slowly back to his feet.
Stotch blocks the body kick.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stotch tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stotch to the ground. Stotch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Stotch throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Stotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stotch tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stotch takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch fails to pull guard.
Stotch looking to stall.
Jenkins tries to break free but Stotch pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stotch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Stotch is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Stotch.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Stotch has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Stotch keeps him there for the moment.
Stotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jenkins walks away with a smile on his face. Stotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Stotch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stotch lands a head shot.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stotch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
A head kick from Stotch lands but Jenkins takes it in his stride.
Stotch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Stotch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stotch clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stotch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.
Stotch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stotch lands with an overhand left.
Stotch lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Stotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stotch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stotch tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
letting Stotch counter with a right hand.
Stotch scores with a three punch combo!
Stotch lands a with a good body shot.
Stotch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stotch scores with a hook.
Stotch lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stotch digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Jenkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stotch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stotch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Stotch is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stotch has his back to the cage.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stotch can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stotch.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Stotch is trying to stall.
Stotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stotch fails to land.
Stotch working aggressively here.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Stotch won't allow it.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stotch's efforts to push away.
Stotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Stotch is controlling him.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Stotch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stotch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Stotch won't allow it.
Stotch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch had his way with LeRoy Jenkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch's cut.
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.
Stotch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Stotch has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins wants to break free but Stotch has control.
Jenkins wants to break free but Stotch has control.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Stotch stalling in the clinch but Jenkins improves position.
Jenkins tries to break free but Stotch pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stotch is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stotch has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stotch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotch gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stotch controlling the position.
Stotch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stotch.
Stotch chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stotch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jenkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jenkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jenkins!
Stotch tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins moves into full mount!
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Stotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stotch is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stotch lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stotch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stotch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Stotch.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stotch has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stotch.
Stotch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch lands a head kick. Jenkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stotch digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Stotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Stotch scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Stotch.
Good leg kick by Stotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stotch doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stotch!
Stotch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stotch scores with a body shot.
Stotch connects with a nice looking jab.
Stotch tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Stotch lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stotch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Stotch there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Stotch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stotch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch retains his super heavyweight title!
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