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CWFC 49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab comes to the cage accompanied by TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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88 lbs
21 - 17 - 2 |
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145 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Good knees
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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
21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corncrab is rocked!
Sanders managing to control the position.
Oh Corncrab is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders controls Corncrab momentarily but Corncrab frees himself.
Corncrab really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corncrab!
BOOM! Sanders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corncrab blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders connects with a bit shot that sees Corncrab covering up! More strikes from Sanders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanders is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizzazz Longez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajamaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Longez lands a lovely overhand right.
Rajamaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Longez throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajamaki tries to clinch up.
Rajamaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longez is defended easily by Rajamaki.
Rajamaki has closed the distance and engaged Longez in a clinch.
Rajamaki breaks from the clinch.
Longez misses with a two punch combination.
Rajamaki is looking to clinch but Longez is avoiding it.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Longez swivels and escapes.
Longez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rajamaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toni Rajamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizzazz Longez.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rajamaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longez somewhat.
Longez throws a wild body kick that Rajamaki sees coming a mile off.
Rajamaki is looking to slow Longez down with leg kicks.
Longez shoots for a takedown but Rajamaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rajamaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rajamaki seems to be working for a kimura but Longez defends the submission attempt.
Longez is staying active underneath Rajamaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Longez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longez has one foot on Rajamaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Longez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rajamaki.
Longez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longez throws a looping overhand right but Rajamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Longez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longez.
Rajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longez blocks a head kick by Rajamaki.
Rajamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rajamaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rajamaki moves in looking to clinch but Longez pushes him off.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longez blocks a jab.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rajamaki is trying to break the clinch but Longez is controlling him.
Rajamaki misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajamaki throws an elbow but misses.
Rajamaki slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rajamaki's efforts to push away.
Rajamaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajamaki throws an elbow but misses.
Longez breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rajamaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longez closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pizzazz Longez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Longez.
Rajamaki misses the shot to the body.
Longez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rajamaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longez misses with a takedown attempt - Rajamaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rajamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajamaki tries to clinch but Longez moves out of range.
Longez closes the distance and clinches up with Rajamaki, looking for a takedown. Longez pushes Rajamaki against the cage but Rajamaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Longez cracks Rajamaki with an open hand slap.
Rajamaki stuffs the takedown.
Toni Rajamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizzazz Longez.
Rajamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Longez.
Rajamaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Longez circles away.
Longez throws a hook but Rajamaki avoids it easily.
Rajamaki blocks a head kick by Longez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longez.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longez rushes Rajamaki and presses him up against the cage.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch.
Longez 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.
Rajamaki throws a head kick but Longez moves out of range.
Rajamaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rajamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longez.
Rajamaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longez shoots and misses
and Rajamaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Longez is breathing heavily.
Rajamaki walks into a stiff left hand from Longez.
Rajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rajamaki throws an elbow that misses.
Rajamaki tries to pull guard but Longez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rajamaki is trying to push Longez away but Longez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajamaki taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez has Rajamaki pressed against the cage, preventing Rajamaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rajamaki is trying to force a seperation but Longez has the dominant position.
Longez breaks the clinch.
Rajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Longez sprawls well. He's pushed Rajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Longez drives through and clinches with Rajamaki against the cage.
Rajamaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rajamaki wants the takedown. Longez is fighting it off but Rajamaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Longez's guard against the cage.
Longez looking for a sweep. Not yet Longez, not yet.
Longez is looking to stand back up but Rajamaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Longez.
Longez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki is looking for a kimura but Longez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rajamaki to get the leverage.
Longez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rajamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rajamaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Longez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longez scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rajamaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajamaki rushes Longez and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Longez on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longez has Rajamaki pressed against the cage, preventing Rajamaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Rajamaki as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Longez.
Rajamaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rajamaki tries for a takedown but Longez manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longez stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajamaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pizzazz Longez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rajamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rajamaki tries to clinch
and Longez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rajamaki misses with a knee to the head.
Rajamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Rajamaki working hard to break the clinch.
Rajamaki trying to stall but Longez improves his position.
Rajamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Longez.
Longez is trying to force a seperation but Rajamaki has the dominant position.
Rajamaki is trying to break the clinch but Longez has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Longez.
Toni Rajamaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Longez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajamaki scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rajamaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rajamaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rajamaki misses with a low kick.
Rajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longez misses with a double jab.
Longez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rajamaki!
Rajamaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rajamaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Longez wants to control the action but instead Rajamaki gets a body lock and reverses into Longez's guard! Nice work!
Rajamaki prevents Longez from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki trying to control but Longez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajamaki is one step ahead there.
Longez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rajamaki is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toni Rajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Toni Rajamaki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Longez moves into range and clinches up with Rajamaki.
Rajamaki tries to work over Longez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rajamaki stalling.
Rajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rajamaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rajamaki tries to circle away but Longez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki is struggling to control the position.
Rajamaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longez smiles and moves away.
Toni Rajamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longez thuds his right hand into Rajamaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rajamaki's guard.
Longez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pizzazz Longez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Longez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sober by Tool. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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289 lbs
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257 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Davis!
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, Gus Hardt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardt stands up.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardt moves away.
Hardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis shoots and misses
and Hardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardt misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardt.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Hardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jason Davis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardt is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Hardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Hardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardt throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Hardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardt is sitting in close to Davis's body. Davis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hardt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hardt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Davis!
Jason Davis made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Allan Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit. Poe has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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11 - 10 - 0 |
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237 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Allan Poe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poe, pushing him back against the cage.
Poe lands a knee to the body.
Poe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Poe.
Poe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poe stalling against the cage.
Poe tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson works on Poe's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Poe.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Poe breaks the clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poe.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jab from Poe.
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe finds Johnson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Johnson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Poe lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Johnson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Allan Poe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgar Allan Poe made sure he mentioned Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Jules - Mad World (2011 Electro Mix). Heinrich Dussander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Dussander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giorgio Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dussander avoids a kick to the body.
Petrosyan looks to throw a body kick
and Dussander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dussander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrosyan.
Dussander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dussander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dussander.
Petrosyan clinches up with Dussander and pushes him back against the cage.
Dussander looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrosyan is looking to control Dussander's arms but Dussander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrosyan has his back to the cage.
Dussander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dussander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dussander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dussander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petrosyan has Dussander pushed against the cage.
Dussander wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dussander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dussander lands a head kick. Petrosyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrosyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dussander.
Petrosyan clinches.
Dussander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dussander lands with a right to the head.
Petrosyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dussander stalling in the clinch but Petrosyan improves position.
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!
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dussander.
Dussander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dussander looking to stall.
Dussander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrosyans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrosyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Dussander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrosyan taking a breather.
Dussander avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
Dussander slowing the pace effectively.
Petrosyan wants to stall.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrosyan as Dussander tries to tie him up.
Dussander misses with a body punch.
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
Dussander can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrosyan crunches a lovely knee into Dussander's ribcage.
Petrosyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dussander up against the cage.
Dussander managing to block the knees to the body from Petrosyan.
Dussander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrosyan tries to stall but Dussander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dussander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dussander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dussander throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Dussander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
Dussander can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
Dussander lands a shoulder strike.
Petrosyan lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dussander lands an uppercut.
Dussander tries to work over Petrosyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dussander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dussander can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
Petrosyan working Dussander over with knees to the body.
Dussander pushes Petrosyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrosyan is looking to control Dussander's arms but Dussander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrosyan has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dussander.
Dussander managing to block the knees to the body from Petrosyan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrosyan prevents a body shot from Dussander.
Petrosyan just leaning against Dussander, taking a breather.
Petrosyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dussander swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgio Petrosyan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dussander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrosyan misses with a kick to the body.
Dussander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrosyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan rushes Dussander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrosyan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
Giorgio Petrosyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dussander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrosyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dussander avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dussander pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dussander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrosyan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dussander.
Petrosyan avoiding damage as Dussander throws knees to the body.
Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrosyan misses with a body kick.
Dussander throws a wild body kick that Petrosyan sees coming a mile off.
Dussander avoids the head kick by Petrosyan.
Dussander forces Petrosyan back against the cage and clinches.
Dussander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Dussander looking to stall.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dussander lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrosyan drives through and clinches with Dussander against the cage.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dussander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrosyan trying to control the position but instead, Dussander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrosyan into the cage.
Dussander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a knee strike.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dussander avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dussander.
Dussander breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dussander moves out of range of the body kick from Petrosyan.
Dussander has closed the distance and engaged Petrosyan in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dussander fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Dussander.
Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dussander thows a body shot but no joy.
Giorgio Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dussander misses with a wild body shot.
Dussander lands with a cross.
Petrosyan looks to throw a body kick
and Dussander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander forces Petrosyan back against the cage and clinches.
Petrosyan is trying to break the clinch but Dussander is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Petrosyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dussander lands a nice shot to the body.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dussander can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
Petrosyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dussander is defending well for now.
Dussander scores with a shoulder strike.
Dussander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dussander in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dussander working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dussander pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dussander looking to control but Petrosyan passes into half guard.
Petrosyan is keen to just control but Dussander is a slippery customer.
Petrosyan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick and Dussander moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrosyan avoids the body shot from Dussander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Petrosyan.
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
Dussander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Dussander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio Petrosyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petrosyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dussander, pushing him back against the cage.
Dussander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrosyan is defending well for now.
Dussander is looking to control Petrosyan's arms but Petrosyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dussander has his back to the cage.
Maybe Dussander would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dussander takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dussander taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Dussander.
Dussander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches.
Petrosyan lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dussander.
Come on Dussander - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dussander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrosyan's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrosyan trying to land knees to the body.
Dussander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Heinrich Dussander has been cut.
Dussander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrosyan's elbow.
Dussander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dussander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrosyan.
Dussander tries to work over Petrosyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Dussander.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dussander scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrosyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dussander. That did some damage!
Dussander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dussander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan walks into a straight right hand from Dussander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander misses with a straight left.
Dussander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dussander clinches up with Petrosyan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dussander is trying to stall.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dussander is defending well for now.
Heinrich Dussander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
Dussander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrosyan.
A short right from Dussander on the inside.
Petrosyan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Dussander blocks with his arms.
Petrosyan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petrosyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrosyan stalling in the clinch but Dussander improves position.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Dussander blocks it.
Dussander tries a body shot but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan tries to stall but Dussander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dussander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dussander wants to stall.
Petrosyan trying to land knees to the body.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Dussander is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Dussander.
Dussander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Dussander avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrosyan's elbow.
Dussander pulls guard successfully.
Petrosyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dussander has his foot on Petrosyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrosyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrosyan preventing the sweep.
Dussander looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrosyan trying to control but Dussander is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Heinrich Dussander.
I think Petrosyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heinrich Dussander!
A victorious Heinrich Dussander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murth's choice of entrance music: Enemy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Murth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotberg scores a takedown into full mount!
Murth is trying to escape the mount.
Rotberg looking to control but Murth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rotberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Murth wants to hold on but Rotberg pushes him away.
Rotberg wants to control the pace but Murth is squirming around nicely.
Rotberg thowing shots but they're missing.
Murth tries to reverse the position but Rotberg maintains control.
Murth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rotberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Rotberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murth is one step ahead there.
Murth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murth won't allow Rotberg to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rotberg wants to sweep here but Murth controlling him for the moment.
Rotberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotberg wants to sweep here but Murth controlling him for the moment.
Murth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murth's guard.
Murth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murth passes to full mount!
Murth scoring with strikes but Rotberg is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rotberg tries to reverse the position but Murth maintains control.
Murth wants to control the action but instead Rotberg gets a body lock and reverses into Murth's guard! Nice work!
Rotberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Murth is retaining full guard.
Murth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rotberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rotberg defends it easily.
Rotberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murth keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rotberg stacks Murth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rotberg!
Murth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murth looking for submissions off his back.
Rotberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotberg is keen to just control but Murth is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg stalling away here and it's allowed Murth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murth is looking for a triangle but Rotberg pushes his legs off easily.
Rotberg wants to control from the top but Murth keeps moving.
Murth trying to control the position.
Rotberg stopping the sweep attempt from Murth.
Murth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rotberg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Murth has tightened it up now! Rotberg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Murth!
Adam Murth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mac Miller - Smile Back. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mak swings for the body but Durham moves out of range.
Durham throws out a loose jab but Mak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Durham misses its intended target.
Mike Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Durham misses with a straight left.
Durham shoots for a takedown but Mak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durham avoids it really well and circles away.
Durham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mak lands with a hook. Durham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak lands a nice shot that snaps Durham's head back.
Mak throws a hook but Durham avoids it easily.
Durham misses with a looping left.
A big right from Durham misses.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Mak's head but Mak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durham passes into side control.
Durham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mak!
Durham thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Durham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mak working to try and regain half guard.
Durham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Durham tries to control but Mak wriggling away.
Durham unloads with some shots from mount but Mak bucks and avoids them well.
Durham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mak is trying desperately to improve position.
Durham lands with some strikes.
Mak is rocked!
Durham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Mak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mak! More shots from Durham and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Durham!
Mike Durham gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ololo Pysh Pysh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vahaber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. On his way into the cage it seems that Ara Vahaber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ara Vahaber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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287 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ololo Pysh Pysh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber is looking to clinch but Pysh Pysh is avoiding it.
Pysh Pysh ducks under a wild hook from Vahaber.
Pysh Pysh feints and as Vahaber raises his hands in defense, Pysh Pysh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vahaber is trying to keep Pysh Pysh in close.
Vahaber pulls Pysh Pysh in close to prevent any damage.
Vahaber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pysh Pysh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vahaber's head.
Pysh Pysh is looking to work some ground and pound but Vahaber has wrist control.
Vahaber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pysh Pysh postures up.
Pysh Pysh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pysh Pysh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pysh Pysh chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahaber looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber working for a triangle but Pysh Pysh defends it easily.
Pysh Pysh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pysh Pysh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vahaber trying to keep a closed guard but Pysh Pysh is proving a slippery customer.
Vahaber is looking for a triangle but Pysh Pysh pushes his legs off easily.
Vahaber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pysh Pysh advances position into side control!
Vahaber taking a bit of punishment here - Pysh Pysh scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pysh Pysh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vahaber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vahaber is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pysh Pysh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vahaber is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pysh Pysh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vahaber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pysh Pysh passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pysh Pysh looking for the RNC.
Vahaber is taking damage to the body and head.
Vahaber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vahaber covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pysh Pysh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vahaber is defending well though. Pysh Pysh let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pysh Pysh is trying to stick to Vahaber's back but Vahaber is turning into Pysh Pysh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pysh Pysh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vahaber.
Vahaber preventing the sweep.
Vahaber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pysh Pysh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vahaber has managed to get both his arms back between Pysh Pysh's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vahaber is aware though and is defending well.
Pysh Pysh keeping moving, preventing Vahaber from controlling successfully.
Vahaber wants to pass the guard but Pysh Pysh is keeping the position.
Pysh Pysh has a closed guard, preventing Vahaber from standing up.
Vahaber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pysh Pysh looking for a guillotine here but Vahaber defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vahaber trying to control but Pysh Pysh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ololo Pysh Pysh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pysh Pysh loads up on a big right hand but Vahaber slips the punch.
Pysh Pysh throws a head kick that misses.
Pysh Pysh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Vahaber.
Pysh Pysh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vahaber moves out of range as Pysh Pysh strikes.
Vahaber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pysh Pysh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber avoids it really well and circles away.
Vahaber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pysh Pysh, pushing him back against the cage.
Vahaber lands an elbow inside that Pysh Pysh shrugs off.
It looks like Ololo Pysh Pysh has been cut.
A short right from Vahaber.
A left hand lands to the body for Pysh Pysh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber blocks a body shot from Pysh Pysh.
Pysh Pysh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vahaber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ololo Pysh Pysh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vahaber.
Pysh Pysh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vahaber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pysh Pysh tries a body shot but Vahaber blocks it.
Pysh Pysh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vahaber is defending well.
Pysh Pysh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Pysh Pysh fails to land.
Vahaber misses with an elbow over the top.
Vahaber effectively controlling the action here.
Pysh Pysh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vahaber'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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pysh Pysh.
Good body shot from Pysh Pysh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pysh Pysh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vahaber after a bit of a struggle.
Vahaber looking to stall.
Vahaber throws an elbow but it misses.
Vahaber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vahaber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pysh Pysh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pysh Pysh is breathing heavily.
Vahaber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vahaber lands a knee to the body.
Vahaber lands with a right to the head.
Vahaber lands a body shot.
Vahaber slowing the pace effectively.
Vahaber lands a left hand.
Ara Vahaber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vahaber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vahaber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pysh Pysh backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a shoulder strike.
Vahaber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pysh Pysh up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vahaber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pysh Pysh wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vahaber manages to break the clinch.
Vahaber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vahaber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vahaber blocks a body shot from Pysh Pysh.
Pysh Pysh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vahaber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vahaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pysh Pysh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pysh Pysh off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a few strikes there.
Ara Vahaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pysh Pysh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vahaber.
A swing and a miss from Vahaber.
Vahaber swings widly with a right hand
and Pysh Pysh counters with a three punch combo that has Vahaber backing up. Vahaber nods at Pysh Pysh to acknowledge the strikes.
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pysh Pysh misses with a straight left.
Pysh Pysh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pysh Pysh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pysh Pysh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vahaber finds it's way round the side to connect with Pysh Pysh's head.
Vahaber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vahaber scores with a body shot.
Pysh Pysh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pysh Pysh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ololo Pysh Pysh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pysh Pysh throws a shot from downtown. Vahaber moves away and avoids it.
Vahaber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pysh Pysh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pysh Pysh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahaber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vahaber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pysh Pysh is out of range.
Vahaber moves out of range of the strikes.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Vahaber throws a sloppy head kick and Pysh Pysh moves out of range easily.
Vahaber throws out a powerful jab.
Pysh Pysh dives in and scores a takedown into Vahaber's guard.
Vahaber wants to stand and escape but Pysh Pysh is having none of it.
Vahaber has his foot on Pysh Pysh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pysh Pysh works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh drops back looking for a leg! Vahaber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vahaber manages to kick Pysh Pysh off! Pysh Pysh jumps back into Vahaber's guard.
Pysh Pysh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vahaber has his foot on Pysh Pysh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pysh Pysh works his way back into a safe position though.
Vahaber looking to control.
Pysh Pysh forces his way into half guard.
Pysh Pysh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vahaber sees it coming and defends easily.
Pysh Pysh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vahaber is just riding it out for now. Pysh Pysh eventually gives up the hold.
Vahaber looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pysh Pysh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pysh Pysh's back!
Vahaber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vahaber is persistently looking for the submission but Pysh Pysh is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Pysh Pysh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pysh Pysh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ololo Pysh Pysh has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh prevents Vahaber from getting a body triangle.
Pysh Pysh turns into Vahaber and is now in his guard.
Vahaber trying to keep a closed guard but Pysh Pysh is proving a slippery customer.
Vahaber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pysh Pysh working some strikes from top position.
Vahaber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pysh Pysh passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to roll over but Pysh Pysh keeps him under control.
Pysh Pysh is thwarting Vahaber's attempts to control the position.
Vahaber has a hand on Pysh Pysh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pysh Pysh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vahaber working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Pysh Pysh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pysh Pysh has hold of Vahaber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vahaber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pysh Pysh punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ololo Pysh Pysh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pysh Pysh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
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... Ololo Pysh Pysh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't take the sky from me. Rustly Shackleford 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds moves out of range as Shackleford throws a body kick.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Shackleford.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackleford tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackleford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Shackleford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Shackleford.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Shackleford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mal Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
A big right from Shackleford misses.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Reynolds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shackleford throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shackleford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shackleford misses with a head kick.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds defending well as Shackleford loads up on a big left hand.
Shackleford checks the leg kick.
Rustly Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleford doesn't seem phased though.
Shackleford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shackleford there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Shackleford.
Nice jab there from Shackleford.
Reynolds 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.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Shackleford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shackleford wants it to stay on the feet.
Shackleford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Shackleford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reynolds doesn't seem phased though.
Reynolds wants to slow Shackleford down by chopping away at his legs.
Shackleford with a nice cross.
Shackleford lands with a nice combination. Reynolds backs away looking to recover.
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds throws a solid leg kick but Shackleford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reynolds.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rustly Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleford fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleford throws a monster overhand right that drops Reynolds! Shackleford follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustly Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jet Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Pan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaVern Shirley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pan digs a good body shot into Shirley's ribs.
Pan throws a push kick but Shirley slaps the foot to one side.
Shirley shoots in but no luck this time.
Shirley throws a looping overhand right but Pan ducks down to avoid it.
Pan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jet Pan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Shirley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Pan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pan is trying to improve his position.
Shirley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shirley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pan dodges the ground and pound from Shirley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shirley tries for a kimura but Pan is defending well.
Pan dodges the ground and pound from Shirley.
Shirley tries to score with some ground and pound. Pan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shirley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shirley but great work by Pan.
Pan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shirley to his feet.
Shirley shoots in for a double leg but Pan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pan's half guard.
Shirley is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pan as he works his way to full guard.
Shirley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pan managing to control the position.
Pan wants to sweep here but Shirley controlling him for the moment.
Pan is trying to keep Shirley in close.
Shirley stopping the sweep attempt from Pan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley wants to pass the guard but Pan is keeping the position.
Shirley wants to control from the top but Pan keeps moving.
Pan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Jet Pan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shirley shoots in looking for a takedown but Pan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good shot there by Pan.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirley avoids the head kick by Pan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan works the jab nicely.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Shirley does no damage.
Pan checks the leg kick.
Pan tries to keep at a distance but Shirley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pan scores with a shot to the side of Shirley's head.
Shirley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pan!
Pan is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pan tries to hold on but Shirley postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Shirley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaVern Shirley 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.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense.
Shirley shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Shirley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shirley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shirley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shirley shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Shirley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jet Pan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Pan throws a nice head kick!
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!
Shirley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pan.
Pan throws a nice head kick!
Pan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shirley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pan.
Pan works the jab nicely.
Pan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shirley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shirley is breathing heavily.
Pan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shirley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pan trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shirley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pan keeping full guard, as Shirley tries to pass.
Pan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirley, not yet.
Pan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pan gets to his feet - Shirley follows without any prompting.
Pan throws a head kick but Shirley moves out of range.
Shirley throws a leg kick but Pan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shirley.
Shirley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
Shirley wants to control from the top but Pan keeps moving.
Shirley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirley looking to sit in guard and control but Pan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shirley, up you get!
Pan throws a push kick but Shirley slaps the foot to one side.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pan as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shirley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pan looks to land a body kick but Shirley moved away.
Pan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Pan dominated that second 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.
Shirley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pan as Shirley shoots in.
Jet Pan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shirley.
Pan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pan.
A clash of legs there as Shirley blocks the low kick.
Pan misses with a head kick.
Pan leaves Shirley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jet Pan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jet Pan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shirley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shirley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pan is fending him off so far but Shirley persists. Nope, Pan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pan!
LaVern Shirley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pan.
Shirley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pan fails to land with a series of punches.
Pan scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pan.
An inside leg kick from Pan misses.
Good shot there by Shirley.
Shirley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shirley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shirley throwing shots but Pan is blocking nicely.
Shirley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pan's head.
Pan is doing well to control the position and prevent Shirley from advancing to side control.
Pan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirley.
Shirley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pan keeps working.
Shirley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shirley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pan's head.
Shirley throwing shots but Pan is blocking nicely.
Pan manages to get to full guard.
Shirley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pan is pulling down on Shirley's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirley, at least for the moment.
Shirley stopping the sweep attempt from Pan.
Shirley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Pan finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Pan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pan sprawls well. Pan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shirley gets slowly back to his feet.
Pan throws a shot to the body.
Shirley has a takedown stuffed.
Jet Pan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Shirley shoots for a takedown but Pan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Shirley with that takedown attempt.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pan tries to land a front kick but Shirley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shirley gets a clinch.
Pan lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pan lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pan connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan lands a nice hook to Shirley's body. Shirley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pan cracks Shirley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shirley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pan lands a really nice looking cross but Shirley seems unphased.
Shirley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pan.
Pan scores with a leg kick.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick and Shirley moves out of range easily.
Shirley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirley blocks a head kick by Pan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pan, right into the meat.
Pan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley moves away from the strike by Pan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pan. Shirley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shirley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shirley is out of range and Pan settles back down.
Shirley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pan circles away.
Pan scores with a jab.
Shirley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pan throws a leg kick
and Shirley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shirley dives in and grabs Pan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pan pushes down on Shirley's head and hops out.
Shirley shoots in for a double leg but Pan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirley needs to keep his hands up - Pan had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan jabs at Shirley's body.
Pan connects with a solid leg kick.
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shirley avoids the head kick by Pan.
Pan tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pan tests Shirley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shirley dives in and grabs Pan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pan pushes down on Shirley's head and hops out.
Pan throws a wild body kick that Shirley sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pan but Pan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Pan had his way with LaVern Shirley in 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. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pan.
Pan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shirley throws a sloppy head kick and Pan moves out of range easily.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt.
Pan leaves Shirley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jet Pan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Shirley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pan scores with a sloppy right hand. Shirley should have avoided that one.
Shirley has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan connects with a high kick.
Shirley is rocked!
Shirley tries to bum rush Pan with a series of wild strikes but Pan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pan circles away.
Pan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirley moves away.
Pan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shirley is still on wobbly legs! Can Pan finish him?
Pan scores with a nice body kick.
Pan scores with a kick to the body.
Shirley seems to have recovered his senses.
Shirley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pan lands with a kick to the temple. Shirley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pan lands with a shot to the body.
Pan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shirley's calf.
LaVern Shirley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pan feints and then cracks Shirley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shirley down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pan.
Shirley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pan scores with a leg kick.
Pan tries to land a front kick but Shirley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Pan finds it's target.
Pan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shirley in his tracks.
Pan misses with a body kick.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pan is looking to clinch but Shirley is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Pan lands but Shirley takes it in his stride.
Pan scores with a head kick. Shirley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirley is defended easily by Pan.
Pan throws a low kick but Shirley moves out of range easily.
Pan digs a good body shot into Shirley's ribs.
Shirley fails with the takedown.
Pan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shirley shoots for a takedown but Pan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley swings widly with a right hand
and Pan counters with an outside leg kick.
Jet Pan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pan, right into the meat.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pan as he jumps to the side.
Pan moves into the clinch.
Pan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shirley backwards.
Shirley working hard to break the clinch.
Shirley working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shirley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirley has a couple of punches blocked by Pan.
Pan lands with a left to the head.
Shirley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Shirley scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Pan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Pan!
Jet Pan retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Jet Pan 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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