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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Love & Marriage. Simmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hood Mentality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like ZPryde Simmons has been cut.
Simmons avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Bundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundy.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundy cracks Simmons with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Bundy.
Simmons looks gassed!
Bundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bundy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Simmons sprawling to the canvas! Simmons rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bundy finish him?!
Simmons is rocked!
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons tries to sprawl but Bundy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him?
Bundy scores with a big shot! Simmons's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Simmons! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Bundy!
After the big win, Albert Bundy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arestotle Santo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Montoya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme From Jaws. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Maynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arestotle Santo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Montoya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard is staying active underneath Santo Montoya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santo Montoya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santo Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Santo Montoya is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arestotle Santo Montoya was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Santo Montoya in a clinch.
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Santo Montoya to the mat.
Maynard wants to stand up but Santo Montoya is controlling him.
Santo Montoya stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard closes the distance and pushes Santo Montoya back into the cage.
Maynard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maynard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maynard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard tries to stall but Santo Montoya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maynard can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Santo Montoya pulls Maynard into guard.
Maynard thows a big elbow that misses.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santo Montoya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Santo Montoya is retaining full guard.
Santo Montoya wriggles free and stands up.
Santo Montoya lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maynard swings around for an armbar but Santo Montoya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maynard's guard.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Santo Montoya stays in close to Maynard's body and controls the position.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but Santo Montoya is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santo Montoya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maynard, up you get!
Maynard forces Santo Montoya back against the cage and clinches.
Santo Montoya dodges an elbow strike from Maynard.
Santo Montoya breaks the clinch.
Santo Montoya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maynard's head.
Maynard moves into range and clinches up with Santo Montoya.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Montoya's elbow.
Santo Montoya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maynard.
Santo Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables Santo Montoya to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Santo Montoya stands and steps away. Maynard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santo Montoya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santo Montoya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maynard sees it coming and defends easily.
Santo Montoya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santo Montoya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maynard is just riding it out for now. Santo Montoya eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santo Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arestotle Santo Montoya 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.
Maynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santo Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.
Santo Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maynard clinches with his opponent.
Santo Montoya breaks the clinch.
Frankie Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santo Montoya shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense.
Maynard has managed to clinch.
Santo Montoya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maynard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santo Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santo Montoya managing to block the knees to the body from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santo Montoya prevents it.
Maynard tries to land knees in the clinch but Santo Montoya avoids the damage to the body.
Santo Montoya missing with knees to the body.
Santo Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Montoya clinches with his opponent.
Maynard working hard to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Montoya.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santo Montoya.
Frankie Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arestotle Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Santo Montoya. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.
Santo Montoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
Santo Montoya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Montoya moves into the clinch.
Santo Montoya keeps control of Maynard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santo Montoya trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santo Montoya as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santo Montoya avoids it.
Santo Montoya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santo Montoya.
Maynard trying to stall but Santo Montoya improves his position.
Santo Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santo Montoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maynard, pushing him back against the cage.
Santo Montoya is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard effectively controlling the action here.
Santo Montoya is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is struggling to control the position.
Santo Montoya is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santo Montoya gets control of Maynard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santo Montoya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard throws and elbow that misses. Santo Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard's guard. Nice move by Santo Montoya!
Santo Montoya prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Arestotle Santo Montoya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Santo Montoya from controlling successfully.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but Santo Montoya is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santo Montoya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Frankie Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maynard rushes Santo Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santo Montoya avoiding damage as Maynard throws knees to the body.
Santo Montoya wants the takedown. Maynard is fighting it off but Santo Montoya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maynard's guard against the cage.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Santo Montoya isn't so interested in that idea.
Santo Montoya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Montoya manages to avoid it.
Santo Montoya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Santo Montoya instigates a clinch.
Santo Montoya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santo Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frankie Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arestotle Santo Montoya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santo Montoya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santo Montoya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maynard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maynard tries to stall but Santo Montoya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santo Montoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maynard avoids it.
Santo Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santo Montoya works over Maynard's head and body with a nice combination.
Maynard forces Santo Montoya back against the cage and clinches.
Santo Montoya wants a takedown.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Montoya's elbow.
Santo Montoya wants a takedown.
Maynard missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santo Montoya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santo Montoya is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maynard can't fight it off and eventually Santo Montoya manages to take the fight to the floor. Maynard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Montoya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santo Montoya connects with a couple of short punches.
Santo Montoya throwing strikes but missing.
Santo Montoya trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Santo Montoya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arestotle Santo Montoya hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Santo Montoya moves into range and clinches up with Maynard.
Santo Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maynard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankie Maynard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maynard taking a breather.
Santo Montoya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya tries for a takedown but Maynard manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maynard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santo Montoya tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but Santo Montoya blocks with his arms.
Santo Montoya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santo Montoya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arestotle Santo Montoya really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Santo Montoya shoots in.
Maynard clinches with his opponent.
Maynard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maynard tries to score a body lock takedown but Santo Montoya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maynard has Santo Montoya pushed against the cage.
Maynard is looking to control Santo Montoya's arms but Santo Montoya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maynard has his back to the cage.
Santo Montoya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maynard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frankie Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Maynard both land. Nice combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frankie Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arestotle Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Santo Montoya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Santo Montoya on that attempt.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Santo Montoya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santo Montoya scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maynard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santo Montoya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maynard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santo Montoya controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Montoya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santo Montoya decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Santo Montoya breaks from the clinch.
Maynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santo Montoya feints and as Maynard raises his hands in defense, Santo Montoya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santo Montoya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santo Montoya prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya is working Maynard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Santo Montoya from controlling successfully.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet but Santo Montoya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Santo Montoya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santo Montoya lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arestotle Santo Montoya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santo Montoya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Santo Montoya's takedown attempt.
Santo Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santo Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.
Maynard fails to pull guard.
Santo Montoya jumps into guard, dragging Maynard to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Santo Montoya is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arestotle Santo Montoya dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santo Montoya has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch.
Maynard trying to control the position but instead, Santo Montoya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maynard into the cage.
Santo Montoya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maynard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maynard misses with a knee strike.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses.
Santo Montoya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maynard is trying to break the clinch but Santo Montoya is controlling him.
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.
Santo Montoya can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard wants a takedown but no success here.
Santo Montoya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frankie Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arestotle Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maynard avoids it.
Maynard just leaning against Santo Montoya, taking a breather.
Maynard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maynard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santo Montoya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maynard tries to pull guard but Santo Montoya won't allow it.
Santo Montoya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maynard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santo Montoya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santo Montoya is in Maynard's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santo Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santo Montoya stops Maynard from standing up.
Santo Montoya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arestotle Santo Montoya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santo Montoya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santo Montoya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santo Montoya trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Santo Montoya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santo Montoya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santo Montoya throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arestotle Santo Montoya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maynard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santo Montoya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santo Montoya lands a nice knee to the body.
Santo Montoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maynard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frankie Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santo Montoya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arestotle Santo Montoya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maynard is pressed up against the cage. Santo Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maynard down to the mat. Maynard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arestotle Santo Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santo Montoya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arestotle Santo Montoya!
Arestotle Santo Montoya is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arestotle Santo Montoya waved his t-shirt featuring FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson is trying to keep Barbosa in close.
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Barbosa is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barbosa is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbosa lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barbosa!
Barbosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Barbosa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbosa.
Barbosa working the head with strikes.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Barbosa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barbosa scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barbosa stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Andre Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barbosa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barbosa prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson tries to hold on but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barbosa looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Barbosa with good strikes from the mount here!
Barbosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson tries to hold on but Barbosa postures up.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbosa distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barbosa 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. And we move into the final round!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Andre Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Barbosa jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Andre Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barbosa lands a decent punch to the body there.
Barbosa has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Barbosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Barbosa is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Barbosa has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Barbosa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barbosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barbosa frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Barbosa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brett Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Mendazedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Stone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
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, Hugo Mendazedora!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mendazedora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Mendazedora counters with a good, hard body kick but Stone shrugs it off.
Mendazedora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone tries to bum rush Mendazedora with a series of wild strikes but Mendazedora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone throws a right hand that Mendazedora ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendazedora also avoids with ease.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendazedora counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Stone is breathing heavily.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mendazedora. Stone shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Mendazedora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendazedora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendazedora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendazedora scores with a jab to the head.
Mendazedora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendazedora - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mendazedora - the referee stops the clock and Stone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mendazedora. Stone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendazedora can pounce on him.
Mendazedora scores with a kick to the body.
Mendazedora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendazedora delivers a nice body kick.
Mendazedora connects with a looping right hand.
Mendazedora fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Mendazedora lands a big head kick that sends Stone to the canvas! Mendazedora follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Mendazedora!
After the fight, Hugo Mendazedora was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Desmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Will!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmond clinches with his opponent.
Desmond lands a shoulder strike.
Will has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desmond lands an elbow inside.
Desmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Desmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desmond.
Will wants a takedown but no success here.
Desmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Desmond.
Will looking for a takedown.
Ian Desmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Will.
Desmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Will has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Desmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Desmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Will has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Will is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Will tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Will is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Desmond.
Will is still on wobbly legs! Can Desmond finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Will backwards.
Desmond pushes Will against the cage. Desmond is working some dirty boxing. Desmond pushes off with a quick right hook! Will goes down! Will tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Desmond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Desmond!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ian Desmond thanked FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Macmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop. 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 Tony Macmillan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Macmillan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands a head kick. Macmillan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Macmillan shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macmillan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Macmillan has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Macmillan's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macmillan missing with punches from the back.
Macmillan working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmillan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Macmillan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Anderson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Macmillan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Macmillan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amnuay Saenpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Team (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top Team is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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29
189 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amnuay Saenpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Top Team!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenpong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saenpong misses with a low kick.
Team has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Team there as he acknowledges the shot.
Team swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Saenpong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saenpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saenpong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Team on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saenpong throws a series of punches but Team avoids them all with ease.
Team lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Saenpong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Team.
Saenpong misses with a lunging right hand
and Team counters with a straight right hand.
Saenpong throws a head kick that misses.
Amnuay Saenpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenpong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Team misses.
Team throws a right and a left that Saenpong avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Team moves forwards but Saenpong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saenpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saenpong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saenpong misses with a low kick.
Team blocks a head kick by Saenpong.
Team throws out a powerful jab.
Team waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenpong.
Saenpong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Team.
Saenpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Team was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenpong.
Saenpong slips under a jab.
Team jabs Saenpong right on the nose. Saenpong blinks but takes it well.
Saenpong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Team.
Team lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Team was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenpong.
Team swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Team misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saenpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Team throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Team connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenpong tries to land a body kick
and Team counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenpong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saenpong lands a big head kick that sends Team tumbling to the mat! Saenpong takes a step backwards and waves Team back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Top Team has been cut.
Saenpong throws a body punch but Team moves out of range.
Saenpong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saenpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saenpong misses with a body shot.
Saenpong misses with a straight left.
Team might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Team was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenpong.
Team misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Saenpong misses
letting Team counter with a right hand.
Saenpong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Team manages to avoid it.
Saenpong is looking to wear down Team with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Team will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saenpong swings for the body but Team moves out of range.
Team misses with a few strikes there.
Saenpong misses with a series of wild punches.
Team fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Team rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saenpong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saenpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Team blocks a head kick by Saenpong.
Team doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Team looks gassed!
Team moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saenpong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saenpong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saenpong throws a front kick aimed at Team's knee but Team avoids it well.
Saenpong takes a swing at Team's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saenpong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Team sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saenpong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Team manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saenpong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Team manages to avoid it.
Saenpong throws a body punch but Team moves out of range.
Saenpong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Team.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amnuay Saenpong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Team'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.
Saenpong lands a jab to the nose.
Team cracks Saenpong with a good jab.
Saenpong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saenpong throws a hook but Team avoids it easily.
Team moves out of range of the strikes.
Team tries to bum rush Saenpong with a series of wild strikes but Saenpong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenpong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Team.
Team takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Team checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saenpong moves out of range as Team strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Team. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Team.
Team throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saenpong counters with an inside leg kick.
Team is breathing heavily.
Saenpong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenpong looks to score with a jab to the body but Team is just out of range.
Team misses with a wild combination.
Saenpong misses with a straight left.
Saenpong misses the jab.
Saenpong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Team counters with a nice uppercut.
Team swinging wildly here.
Saenpong lands with a slapping head kick.
Team's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Team duly obliges.
Team looks to land a right hand but Saenpong moved out of range.
Team scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Team works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Team avoids the head kick by Saenpong.
Saenpong cracks Team with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Team checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saenpong dodges the punch combination from Team.
Team scores with a punch to the head.
Team throws a jab but it's blocked by Saenpong.
Team checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Team takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Team looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Team throws a right and a left that Saenpong avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Team cracks Saenpong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Team 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saenpong just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenpong wants to slow Team down by chopping away at his legs.
Team misses with a double jab.
Saenpong looks to score with a jab to the body but Team is just out of range.
Saenpong defending well as Team loads up on a big left hand.
Top Team is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenpong thows a body shot but no joy.
Saenpong throws a body punch but Team moves out of range.
Team moves away from the strike by Saenpong.
Team blocks a jab.
Saenpong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Team misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Team fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Team keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Team lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saenpong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saenpong connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saenpong blocks a jab.
Team misses with a double jab
and Saenpong counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saenpong swings for the body but Team moves out of range.
Team on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saenpong. Saenpong obviously looking to wear him down.
Team avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amnuay Saenpong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Top Team's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saenpong staying out of range there.
Saenpong throws a hook but Team avoids it easily.
Saenpong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saenpong 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.
Team will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Team keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Team swinging wildly here.
Saenpong slips a jab and a cross from Team.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saenpong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Team manages to avoid it.
Team takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Team swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saenpong throws a body punch but Team moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenpong swings for the body but Team moves out of range.
Saenpong throws a right hand that misses
and Team cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saenpong lands with a nice body punch.
Team moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saenpong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saenpong throws a wild body kick that Team sees coming a mile off.
Saenpong tries a head kick but it misses.
Team pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saenpong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Team throws a right hand that Saenpong ducks under and follows up with a left that Saenpong also avoids with ease.
Saenpong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Team.
Saenpong misses with a hook to the body
and Team counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saenpong throws a lazy right hand but Team sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amnuay Saenpong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong throws out a leg kick but Team moves out of range and Saenpong only half commits.
A right-left combo lands from Team.
Saenpong throws a head kick that Team semi-blocks.
Team keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Team looks to land a combination but Saenpong avoids it well.
Amnuay Saenpong is winning the standup battle so far.
Team misses with a wild combination.
Team uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saenpong.
Saenpong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Team.
Saenpong jabs Team to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saenpong lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Saenpong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong misses the shot to the body.
Saenpong misses the shot to the body.
Saenpong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saenpong throws a big shot that misses.
Team avoids the body shot from Saenpong.
Team swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saenpong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saenpong misses with a wild body shot.
Saenpong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saenpong. Team does a little dance to reset his feet.
Team throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Saenpong misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenpong moves out of range of the strikes.
Team fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Team throws a nice looking combination but Saenpong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saenpong throws a head kick but Team moves out of range.
Team takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Team is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Team on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Team moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Team throws a right and a left that both miss.
Team stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saenpong.
Top Team has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Team will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amnuay Saenpong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saenpong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amnuay Saenpong!
A relieved looking Amnuay Saenpong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Love has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George St Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Love manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Love.
St Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Lopez is defended easily by Love.
Kevin Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Lopez.
Nice uppercut lands for Love. That snapped St Lopez's head back.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Lopez.
St Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Love sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Love works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
Love slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Love lands a nice hook to St Lopez's body. St Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St Lopez looks gassed!
Love is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops St Lopez like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving St Lopez from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Love!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Love thanked FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Craft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke has chosen Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Craft!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke with a hook.
It looks like Aaron Craft has been cut.
Craft uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duke misses with a double jab.
Craft changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Craft manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craft shoots for a double leg takedown but Duke sprawls well. He's pushed Craft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craft closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duke circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke jabs at Craft's body.
Craft is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craft has his takedown stuffed
and Duke counters with a nice right hand that sends Craft toppling to the canvas! Craft scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duke finish him?!
Craft is rocked!
Duke lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Craft - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Duke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke is the new heavyweight champion!
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