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LAEC 19: Unchained PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Philsonphilen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Philsonphilen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Philsonphilen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philsonphilen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuragi as he avoids it easily.
Sakuragi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Philsonphilen counters with a one-two to the body.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Philsonphilen shoots in and drives through. Sakuragi sprawls well.
Sakuragi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philsonphilen moves away.
Sakuragi throws the kick towards the body but Philsonphilen avoids it.
Philsonphilen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philsonphilen.
Philsonphilen moves in looking to clinch but Sakuragi pushes him off.
Philsonphilen shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuragi sprawls well. He's pushed Philsonphilen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi throws the kick towards the body but Philsonphilen avoids it.
Sakuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Philsonphilen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Philsonphilen scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuragi misses with a looping right.
Philsonphilen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Philsonphilen moves in looking to clinch but Sakuragi pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philsonphilen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Philsonphilen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sakuragi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Philsonphilen moves out of range of the body kick.
Philsonphilen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuragi tries to sprawl out of it but Philsonphilen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuragi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Philsonphilen looks gassed!
Philsonphilen throws a head kick but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi stuffs the takedown.
Philsonphilen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
No luck for Philsonphilen with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi tries to land a leg kick but Philsonphilen saw it coming and moves away.
Sakuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philsonphilen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to score with a low kick but Philsonphilen moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi looks to land a body kick but Philsonphilen moved away.
Sakuragi missing with a left hand there. Philsonphilen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Philsonphilen dodges the punch combination from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a low kick, looking for Philsonphilen's leg but Philsonphilen calmly moves out of range.
Sakuragi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuragi misses with a body shot.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Sakuragi is predictable there
and Philsonphilen counters with a left and a right that stings Sakuragi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philsonphilen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Philsonphilen counters with a nice body kick.
Sakuragi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakuragi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Philsonphilen is just out of range.
Philsonphilen lands a head kick. Sakuragi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philsonphilen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuragi looks to land a combination but Philsonphilen avoids it well.
Philsonphilen shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Philsonphilen moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi throws a wild body kick that Philsonphilen sees coming a mile off.
Philsonphilen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuragi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakuragi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philsonphilen moves out of range as Sakuragi throws a body kick.
Sakuragi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanamichi Sakuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuragi misses with a body punch
and Philsonphilen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sakuragi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sakuragi misses with a hook
and Philsonphilen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakuragi misses with a double jab
and Philsonphilen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sakuragi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philsonphilen checks a low kick from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Philsonphilen tries to clinch but Sakuragi is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philsonphilen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakuragi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Philsonphilen wants to stand but Sakuragi has his arm trapped.
Sakuragi can't do much from the bottom here.
Philsonphilen wants to control but Sakuragi is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Philsonphilen working away.
Sakuragi is holding Philsonphilen down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Philsonphilen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakuragi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philsonphilen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Philsonphilen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Philsonphilen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Philsonphilen moves out of range.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick
and Philsonphilen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sakuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuragi throws a right hand that misses
and Philsonphilen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philsonphilen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philsonphilen moves out of range of the body kick from Sakuragi.
Philsonphilen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philsonphilen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuragi.
Philsonphilen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuragi pinned against the cage. Sakuragi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Philsonphilen is breathing heavily.
Philsonphilen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuragi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philsonphilen.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philsonphilen.
Sakuragi misses with a right hand
and Philsonphilen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuragi throws a body punch but Philsonphilen moves out of range.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi throws a shot from downtown. Philsonphilen moves away and avoids it.
Sakuragi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Philsonphilen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Sakuragi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Philsonphilen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakuragi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Philsonphilen lands a head kick. Sakuragi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Philsonphilen with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi takes a swing at Philsonphilen's ribcage but misses.
Philsonphilen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
Philsonphilen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Philsonphilen as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sakuragi.
Phil Philsonphilen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philsonphilen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sakuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuragi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Philsonphilen counters with a three punch combo that has Sakuragi backing up. Sakuragi nods at Philsonphilen to acknowledge the strikes.
Sakuragi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Philsonphilen counters with a low kick, right behind Sakuragi 's knee.
Philsonphilen digs a good body shot into Sakuragi's ribs.
Philsonphilen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuragi tries to sprawl out of it but Philsonphilen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuragi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Philsonphilen tries to clinch there but Sakuragi circles away.
Philsonphilen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philsonphilen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakuragi leaves Philsonphilen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuragi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philsonphilen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi is looking to wear down Philsonphilen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Philsonphilen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuragi but Sakuragi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Sakuragi misses.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuragi looks to throw a body kick
and Philsonphilen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Philsonphilen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Philsonphilen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuragi circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Philsonphilen.
Sakuragi looks to land a right hand but Philsonphilen moved out of range.
Sakuragi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Philsonphilen counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Philsonphilen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Philsonphilen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sakuragi misses the jab.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philsonphilen blocks a head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi misses with a hook.
Philsonphilen shoots in for a double leg but Sakuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Sakuragi as Philsonphilen shoots in.
Sakuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Philsonphilen scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a wild combination.
Sakuragi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Philsonphilen counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Sakuragi as Philsonphilen shoots in.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Philsonphilen.
The fighters circling - Sakuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuragi throws a wild body kick that Philsonphilen sees coming a mile off.
Sakuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Philsonphilen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuragi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a jab when Philsonphilen was well out of range.
Sakuragi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuragi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Sakuragi
and Philsonphilen counters with a two punch combo.
Philsonphilen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuragi is fending him off so far but Philsonphilen persists. Nope, Sakuragi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuragi tries to bum rush Philsonphilen with a series of wild strikes but Philsonphilen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuragi. Philsonphilen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuragi looks to land a body kick but Philsonphilen moved away.
Sakuragi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Philsonphilen has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Philsonphilen's shoulder, as Philsonphilen tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuragi throws a right hand that Philsonphilen ducks under and follows up with a left that Philsonphilen also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but Philsonphilen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philsonphilen stalks Sakuragi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakuragi's face. Sakuragi staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakuragi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philsonphilen.
Sakuragi throws a series of punches but Philsonphilen moves out of range.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Philsonphilen fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Sakuragi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philsonphilen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Philsonphilen showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuragi trying to control here.
Sakuragi has his hands clasped together around Philsonphilen's back. He's all about the action.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Philsonphilen on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is looking to improve his position.
Sakuragi wants to control but Philsonphilen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuragi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Philsonphilen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sakuragi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hanamichi Sakuragi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Philsonphilen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philsonphilen cracks a nice hook into Sakuragi's ribs.
Philsonphilen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Philsonphilen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Philsonphilen checks a leg kick.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Philsonphilen counters with a series of strikes. Sakuragi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Philsonphilen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuragi swivels and escapes.
A head kick by Sakuragi misses
and Philsonphilen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sakuragi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sakuragi throws a looping overhand right but Philsonphilen ducks down to avoid it.
Sakuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philsonphilen.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Philsonphilen stalks Sakuragi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakuragi's face. Sakuragi 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!
Philsonphilen tries to clinch but Sakuragi is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Philsonphilen avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Philsonphilen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakuragi stuffs the takedown attempt from Philsonphilen. Philsonphilen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Philsonphilen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuragi misses the target.
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 Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Well Philsonphilen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gogaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gogaga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - The Ripper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
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, Roger Gogaga!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gogaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gogaga closes the distance and clinches.
Chavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
Gogaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gogaga throws a sloppy head kick and Chavo moves out of range easily.
Gogaga lands a head shot.
Gogaga closes the distance and clinches.
Chavo is working for takedown but Gogaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gogaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavo has double underhooks.
Chavo landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gogaga backwards.
Chavo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gogaga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavo looking for a takedown.
Chavo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
Chavo jumps guard but Gogaga stands there with Chavo around his waist. Chavo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gogaga is trying to push Chavo away but Chavo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogaga working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gogaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavo's brow.
Chavo fails to pull guard.
Gogaga gets underhooks to prevent Chavo's takedown attempt.
Chavo is working for takedown but Gogaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chavo is trying to drag Gogaga to the mat but Gogaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gogaga tries to work over Chavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gogaga trying to land knees to the body.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
Gogaga tries to break the clinch but Chavo is controlling the position.
Gogaga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavo blocks the elbow strike.
Chavo keeps control of Gogaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavo tries for a takedown but Gogaga manages to get underhooks.
Gogaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavo pulls Gogaga into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chavo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gogaga dives into side control.
Gogaga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chavo to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gogaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gogaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Gogaga throws a shot to the body.
Chavo moves out of range as Gogaga throws a body kick.
Gogaga connects with a single shot there.
Chavo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavo is breathing heavily.
Gogaga jabs at Chavo's body.
Gogaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavo dodges the punch combination from Gogaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gogaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Gogaga landing knees to the body.
Chavo avoiding damage as Gogaga throws knees to the body.
Chavo trying to land knees to the body.
Gogaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gogaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
Gogaga is trying to break the clinch but Chavo has him pressed against the cage.
Chavo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gogaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavo wants a takedown.
Gogaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavo avoids the damage to the body.
Gogaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gogaga prevents it.
Chavo keeps control of Gogaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gogaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chavo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gogaga tries to stall but Chavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Gogaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gogaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gogaga is trying to push Chavo away but Chavo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gogaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gogaga dips to his left and cracks Chavo with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavo ducks right into an uppercut from Gogaga.
Gogaga clinches up with Chavo and pushes him back against the cage.
Gogaga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gogaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavo rushes Gogaga and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gogaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gogaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavo's elbow.
Gogaga stops a takedown attempt from Chavo.
Chavo blocks an elbow strike.
Chavo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gogaga effectively controlling the action here.
Chavo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gogaga can't fight it off and eventually Chavo manages to take the fight to the floor. Gogaga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gogaga working for a triangle but Chavo defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gogaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chavo frees his head nicely. Oh but Gogaga has switched to an armbar! Chavo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Gogaga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. Jed Kim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wiz Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Kim!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with a straight left.
Khalifa slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Khalifa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim 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.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Khalifa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalifa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up in Khalifa's guard and throws a big left but Khalifa blocks it.
Khalifa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Khalifa blocks nicely.
Kim postures up.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kim postures up in Khalifa's guard and throws a big left but Khalifa blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Kim throws a strike but Khalifa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khalifa postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Khalifa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalifa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalifa thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifa stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalifa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalifa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalifa distracts Kim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khalifa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim pulls Khalifa in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalifa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalifa won't allow Kim to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalifa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim controlling the position.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalifa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim wants to sweep here but Khalifa controlling him for the moment.
Khalifa postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Khalifa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Khalifa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalifa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wiz Khalifa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khalifa moves away from the strike by Kim.
Khalifa fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalifa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khalifa takes one to the side of the head.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalifa. Khalifa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalifa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Khalifa counters with a one-two to the body.
Khalifa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot by Kim.
Some bone on bone action there as Khalifa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands with a straight right. Khalifa didn't see that one coming.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifa is just out of range.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifa is just out of range.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Khalifa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim checks a low kick from Khalifa.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalifa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Kim dives in and grabs Khalifa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes down on Kim's head and hops out.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Khalifa shows good takedown defense.
Wiz Khalifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Kim.
Khalifa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Khalifa moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalifa doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim takes a swing at Khalifa's ribcage but misses.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalifa.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Jed Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalifa tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim lunges at Khalifa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalifa's hand.
Kim misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khalifa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim misses the jab.
Khalifa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Khalifa's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khalifa shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalifa moves away.
Khalifa throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Khalifa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim misses with a hook.
Kim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Khalifa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Khalifa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Khalifa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Khalifa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalifa avoids the body shot from Kim.
Wiz Khalifa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Khalifa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim scores with a takedown into Khalifa's guard.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim won't allow Khalifa to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalifa has wrist control.
Kim postures up in Khalifa's guard and throws a big left but Khalifa blocks it.
Kim postures up in Khalifa's guard and throws a big left but Khalifa blocks it.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalifa is retaining full guard.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Kim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Celebration by Kool and the Gang. 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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270 lbs
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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 Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Noon swinging wildly here.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Avatar Noon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noon looks gassed!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Avatar Noon has been cut.
Williams jabs Noon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noon walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Noon's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Williams thuds a left hand into Noon's body.
Noon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Williams. Noon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Sela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sela comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Sela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sela lands a lovely overhand right.
Sela misses with a wild combination.
Sela throws a head kick that misses
and Pitney counters with a leg kick.
Pitney gets caught flat footed, as Sela shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sela wants to pass the guard but Pitney is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitney striking off his back but it's not causing Sela any problems.
Pitney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sela gets to his feet. Pitney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sela misses with a body kick.
Pitney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sela throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pitney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitney.
Pitney wants to get back to striking at distance but Sela won't allow it.
Sela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sela tries to circle away but Pitney has him pinned against the cage.
Pitney is trying to force a seperation but Sela has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitney is trying to break the clinch but Sela has him pressed against the cage.
Sela tries to break the clinch but Pitney is controlling the position.
Sela prevents Pitney from breaking the clinch.
Sela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitney misses with a takedown attempt - Sela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pitney breaks from the clinch.
Sela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sela misses with a two punch combination.
Pitney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sela has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney has had enough of the clinch but Sela keeps him there for the moment.
Sela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitney fails to land the takedown.
Pitney blocks a jab.
Sela gets caught flat footed, as Pitney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pitney stands up and waves to Sela to follow him.
Pitney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sela loads up on a big right hand but Pitney slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pitney is trying to defend but Sela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pitney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sela's back!
Sela staying busy and making it hard for Pitney to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitney has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Sela! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pitney gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Pitney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Smith!
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, Marcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Smith tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith walks into a jab.
Johnson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Marcus Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Johnson's guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson 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.
Johnson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rob Smith just wasn't active enough.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Smith's head back.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Mercier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Markson. That's going to slow Mercier down.
John Markson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Dexter Mercier has been cut.
Markson is looking to land body kicks.
Mercier connects with a looping right hand.
Markson misses with a double jab.
Markson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercier blocks a leg kick.
Markson walks into a straight right hand from Mercier.
Mercier cracks Markson with a good jab.
Markson looks for the body kick but Mercier saw that one coming.
Markson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercier eats them both and turns towards Markson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markson.
Mercier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markson.
Markson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markson takes a swing at Mercier's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier lands a jab to Markson's midsection.
Mercier checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Mercier.
Mercier checks a leg kick.
Markson misses with a leg kick.
Mercier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markson.
Markson misses with a low kick.
Mercier blocks the body kick.
Markson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercier looks to land a left hand but Markson moved out of range nicely.
Markson looks for the body kick but Mercier saw that one coming.
Mercier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markson wants to slow Mercier down by chopping away at his legs.
Markson lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson misses with an uppercut. Mercier saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Mercier blocks the low kick.
Mercier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mercier misses.
Mercier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markson throws out the jab.
Mercier just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Markson.
Markson tried to score with a low kick but Mercier checks it.
Markson misses with a double jab
and Mercier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mercier. Beautiful body shot.
Mercier thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Mercier. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Markson.
Mercier lands with a right hand.
Markson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markson swings for the body but Mercier moves out of range.
Mercier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markson momentarily.
Markson is looking to score with low kicks.
Markson fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercier in the body.
Mercier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markson is breathing heavily.
Markson throws a push kick but Mercier slaps the foot to one side.
Markson ducks under a wild hook from Mercier.
Markson misses with a combination
and Mercier counters with a straight right hand.
Mercier catches Markson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markson ducks right into an uppercut from Mercier.
Markson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oh Markson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercier throws a shot from downtown. Markson moves away and avoids it.
Markson motions for Mercier to come forward. Markson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Mercier misses its intended target.
Markson looks to land a body kick but Mercier moved away.
Mercier throws a hook to the side of Markson's head but Markson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercier moves out of range of the body kick from Markson.
A swing and a miss from Mercier.
Mercier misses with a straight left.
Markson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Mercier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercier.
Markson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercier.
Mercier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Markson throws the kick towards the body but Mercier avoids it.
Mercier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercier cracks Markson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Markson falls to his knees and Mercier doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mercier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maverick Warner!
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, Grant Morris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warner counters with a series of strikes. Morris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morris eats them both and turns towards Warner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morris closes the distance but Warner moves to the side
and Warner counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Morris! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Warner!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by here comes the BOOOOOOM. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Machine King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson thumps King with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson slips a jab from King.
King misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Machine King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
King looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lands a body shot.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson drops King with a beautiful combination! King stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
King is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jackson has cracked King with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jackson lands another huge swinging hook and King tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save King, before Jackson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murray Jackson!
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