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Extreme fighting 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Sands!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sands can pounce on him.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Walter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sands.
Sands stuffs the takedown.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Sands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Sands persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Sands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sands moves into the clinch.
Sands breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Sands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sands but Sands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones wants to clinch
and Sands counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Sands's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is trying to keep Sands in close.
Jones has his foot on Sands's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sands works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joel Sands wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Sands or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sands shoots in.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Sands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Sands fails with the takedown.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sands!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to control but Sands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Sands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sands swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Sands.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Sands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Sands.
Walter Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sands's waist but Sands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands misses with a takedown
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Sands's takedown attempt.
Jones has Sands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sands can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Sands looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sands looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Sands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sands manages to pass to side control.
Sands thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Sands sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Sands trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sands trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sands is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joel Sands wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Sands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sands!
Sands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Joel Sands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sands dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Sands's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sands sprawls well. Sands wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Sands tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sands's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands is not content to let Jones control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joel Sands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Sands throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sands circles away.
Sands wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones leaves Sands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Walter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sands.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sands swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Sands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sands fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Sands is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Sands defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands working a defensive guard here.
Sands keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands working a defensive guard here.
Sands is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sands dives on top into guard.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Sands has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sands is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones leaves Sands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sands slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walter Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joel Sands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Walter Jones.
I think Sands 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Sands!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Young , Wild and Free by Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Kai Gi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a one two! Gi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Gi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Gi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gi counters with a head kick that drops Murphy to the mat! Murphy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Gi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gi counters with a solid body kick.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Gi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gi! Murphy is out on his feet! Gi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Murphy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Murphy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lii comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of the Ocean . Rick Monson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Lii's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Lii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Monson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lii's knee momentarily.
Monson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lii is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lii is defended easily by Monson.
Monson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lii is just out of range.
Lii throws a body kick that misses.
Lii shoots in but Monson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monson lands a head kick. Lii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monson throws a series of punches but Lii moves out of range.
Lii throws a head kick that misses
and Monson counters with a three punch combo that has Lii backing up. Lii nods at Monson to acknowledge the strikes.
Monson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson throws a low kick, looking for Lii's leg but Lii calmly moves out of range.
Lii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monson.
Lii throws a hook but Monson avoids it easily.
Lii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily.
Monson scoring well with a low kick there.
Monson checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Lii blocks the low kick.
Monson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lii. Lii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson looks to land a body kick but Lii moved away.
A low kick from Monson is predictable there
enabling Lii to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Lii
and Monson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lii throws the kick towards the body but Monson avoids it.
Monson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Luke Lii has been cut.
Lii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Monson is trying to keep an underhook but Lii manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Monson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lii pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lii seems content to control.
Monson trying to control but Lii postures up.
Lii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Lii just wasn't active enough.
Lii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monson's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson leaves Lii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lii.
Lii throws a lazy head kick
and Monson counters with a thumping low kick.
Lii looks for the body kick but Monson saw that one coming.
Lii shoots for a double leg takedown but Monson sprawls well. He's pushed Lii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lii is breathing heavily.
Lii looks for the body kick but Monson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lii looks to land a left hand but Monson moved out of range nicely.
Monson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Lii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Lii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lii.
Lii throws an overhand right that lands on Monson's shoulder, as Monson tries to avoid the shot.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Lii fails with the takedown.
Luke Lii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monson misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Monson.
Rick Monson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lii throws a right hand that misses
and Monson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monson misses with a two punch combination.
Monson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Monson.
A head kick by Lii misses
and Monson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy body kick from Lii
and Monson counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monson tries to clinch but Lii moves out of range.
Lii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Lii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Monson tenderised Lii's leg. Lii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lii scores with a nice head shot.
Rick Monson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monson looks to land a combination but Lii avoids it well.
Monson misses with a head kick.
Lii misses with a kick to the body.
Lii lands a head kick. Monson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy body kick from Lii
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lii misses with a series of wild punches.
Monson connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Monson.
Lii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luke Lii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monson throws a leg kick which misses Lii's front leg but catches the back leg as Lii tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Monson misses.
Monson looks for the body kick but Lii saw that one coming.
Monson throws a leg kick which misses Lii's front leg but catches the back leg as Lii tries to avoid it.
Monson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monson counters with a nice leg kick.
Monson throws a right and a left that Lii avoids nicely.
Lii dodges the punch combination from Monson.
Monson walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson misses with the combination.
Lii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monson can pounce on him.
Lii misses with a kick to the body
and Monson counters with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lii scores with a four punch combination!
Monson lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Lii misses with a kick to the body
and Monson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lii's knee momentarily.
Monson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Monson. Beautiful body shot.
Lii dodges the punch combination from Monson.
Monson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lii's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Monson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Lii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monson moves out of range as Lii strikes.
Monson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lii tries a head kick but it misses.
Lii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lii throws the kick towards the body but Monson avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Lii blocks the low kick.
Monson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lii.
Monson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lii doesn't seem bothered though.
Monson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lii misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lii tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson lands with a slapping head kick.
Monson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Monson misses.
Monson lands with a slapping head kick.
Lii throws a lazy head kick
and Monson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Lii throws a lazy head kick
and Monson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body kick there by Monson.
Monson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monson cracks the inside of Lii's front leg.
Monson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monson tries to clinch but Lii moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lii misses with a body kick.
Monson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lii.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lii throws a combination that misses
and Monson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lii rather than just go for the knockout.
Lii checks the leg kick.
Monson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lii slips a jab and a cross from Monson.
Lii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monson tries to clinch but Lii moves out of range.
Monson lands a head kick!
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily.
Monson tries a head kick but it misses.
Monson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monson counters with an inside leg kick.
Lii moves out of range as Monson throws a body kick.
Monson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lii throws a head kick but Monson moves out of range.
Monson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lii circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Monson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lii loads up on a big right hand but Monson slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lii misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monson.
Lii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Monson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikai Arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikai Arcisais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arcisais takes a step back to recover.
Arcisais throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Arcisais goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arcisais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcisais goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shepard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Mikai Arcisais has been cut.
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.
Shepard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcisais throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepard counters with a head kick. That will keep Arcisais thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arcisais is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Shepard knocks Arcisais out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxx Shepard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Donovan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronaldo Anjos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anjos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjos.
Travis Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Donovan is trying to control the action in half guard but Anjos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjos is staying active underneath Donovan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anjos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donovan has managed to get both his arms back between Anjos's legs - danger averted.
Donovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donovan has managed to get both his arms back between Anjos's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjos is retaining full guard.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Anjos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donovan defends well.
Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anjos has his foot on Donovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donovan works his way back into a safe position though.
Donovan is sitting in close to Anjos's body. Anjos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Donovan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Donovan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anjos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Anjos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by No shelter - Rage against the machine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Hero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchand.
Marchand scores with a spinning back kick!
Hero misses with a head kick.
Marchand takes one to the chin there.
Hero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marchand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hero's knee momentarily.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marchand quickly recovers to half guard.
Marchand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marchand's guard.
Hero seems to be looking for submissions.
Marchand looking for submissions off his back.
Marchand gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero throws a big elbow that misses.
Hero wants to stand but Marchand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchand has his foot on Hero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hero works his way back into a safe position though.
Marchand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marchand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marchand has escaped and now he's on top!
Hero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marchand defends it well.
Hero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marchand trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
Marchand is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marchand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is desperately trying to improve his position but Hero has a good base and remains in mount.
Hero punching from mount but Marchand doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marchand has given up his back.
Marchand fending off the submission attempt from Hero.
Marchand is having to fend off submission attempts from Hero, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hero doesn't have the hooks in though and Marchand manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Marchand pushes down on Hero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marchand is trying to control. Hero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero wants to sweep here but Marchand controlling him for the moment.
Marchand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero is striking from the bottom but Marchand uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Marchand is working for a kimura but Hero is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero trying to control but Marchand postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Byron Marchand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marchand circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Hero as Marchand shoots in.
Marchand throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Marchand misses with an uppercut
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marchand ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Marchand looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Marchand slips under a jab from Hero.
Marchand throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Marchand lands a jab.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchand.
Marchand 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.
Marchand fails to land with a series of punches.
Marchand circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand thows a body shot but no joy.
Marchand throws a sloppy head kick
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero tries to clinch but Marchand moves out of range.
Hero scores with a takedown into Marchand's guard.
Hero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from.
Marchand working for a triangle but Hero defends it easily.
Hero looking to sit in guard and control but Marchand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero is looking to sweep but instead, Marchand has passed into half guard.
Marchand is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hero works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero is looking for a triangle but Marchand pushes his legs off easily.
Marchand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hero wants to hit a switch here but Marchand passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hero there!
Hero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand lands with some strikes.
Hero is squirming around, avoiding Marchand's attempts to control the action.
Marchand landing strikes from the mount and Hero is in trouble!
Marchand raining down shots from the mount!
Hero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marchand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hero tries to kick Marchand off but Marchand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Marchand slips a nice elbow through Hero's hands, connecting with Hero's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchand trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.
Marchand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hero!
Hero wants to hold on but Marchand pushes him away.
Marchand cracks Hero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchand landing shots from mount.
Marchand is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hero is looking to get to half guard.
Marchand wants to control the pace but Hero is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Marchand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Marchand.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marchand's waist but Marchand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Marchand misses with the combination.
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marchand circles away quickly and effectively.
Hero moves out of range of the leg kick from Marchand.
Marchand misses with a wild body shot.
Marchand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marchand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Marchand connects with an inside leg kick.
Marchand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marchand tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hero slips under a jab from Marchand.
Marchand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hero misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christopher Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero throws a head kick but Marchand moves out of range.
Marchand looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marchand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marchand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchand cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Marchand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hero pinned against the cage. Hero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Marchand misses with a low kick.
Marchand throws a low kick, looking for Hero's leg but Hero calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marchand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchand looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Marchand shoots in and drives through. Hero sprawls well.
Christopher Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Marchand.
Hero tries to bum rush Marchand with a series of wild strikes but Marchand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero is looking to clinch but Marchand is avoiding it.
Hero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marchand momentarily.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marchand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Byron Marchand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marchand takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marchand cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Marchand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marchand throws a head kick that misses.
Marchand swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Marchand saw that one coming.
Marchand throws a body kick the misses
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Marchand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hero rather than just go for the knockout.
Hero lands a jab.
Marchand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Marchand throws a body kick that misses.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marchand's head.
Marchand looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marchand thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Marchand misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand moves out of range of the body kick.
Marchand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Marchand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchand wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
Marchand is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marchand avoid being mounted?
Hero is trying to work for a kimura but Marchand is defending well.
Marchand manages to get to full guard.
Byron Marchand has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Christopher Hero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hero throws a series of punches but Marchand moves out of range.
Marchand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marchand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hero slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hero.
That kick from Marchand tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Hero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchand.
Hero misses with a wild combination.
Marchand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Hero.
Hero wants to clinch up but Marchand keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Marchand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Marchand.
Marchand slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marchand throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Marchand throws a lazy head kick
and Hero counters with a two punch combo.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marchand looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Marchand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marchand.
Marchand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero looks to land a combination but Marchand avoids it well.
Hero scores with a three punch combo!
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero tries to move into range but Marchand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchand looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick.
Marchand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero avoids a kick to the body.
Marchand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marchand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero stands up from Marchand's guard - Hero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marchand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero throws a series of punches but Marchand avoids them all with ease.
Hero moves out of range as Marchand throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hero.
Marchand looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Marchand, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Marchand against the cage but Marchand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchand.
Hero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marchand.
Hero slips under a jab from Marchand.
Marchand blocks a head kick by Hero.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchand moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Marchand.
Hero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Byron Marchand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marchand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Marchand tries a head kick but it misses.
Marchand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marchand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Hero moves out of range as Marchand strikes.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Marchand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marchand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marchand blocks a head kick by Hero.
Marchand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marchand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
Marchand scores with a kick to the body.
Marchand throws a head kick that misses.
Marchand thows a body kick. Hero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marchand swats away the attempt to clinch by Hero.
Marchand shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marchand defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marchand forces his way into half guard.
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Hero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marchand slips a nice elbow through Hero's hands, connecting with Hero's forehead.
Hero moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.
Marchand working some strikes from top position.
Hero is trying to hold Marchand in close to prevent damage but Marchand has managed to pass into half guard.
Marchand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Marchand.
Marchand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchand prevents Hero from improving his position.
Marchand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Marchand takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marchand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Marchand there.
Marchand not doing much here.
Hero is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marchand jumps into side control!
Marchand in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to get back to his feet but Marchand drags him back down.
Hero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marchand in side control lands a decent elbow.
Christopher Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchand scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchand tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hero is not content to let Marchand control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Marchand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Marchand! Byron Marchand retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacklands has chosen The Number of the Beast, by Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blacklands!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a combination. Blacklands tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano tests Blacklands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano throws the left hand but Blacklands avoids the punch easily.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Blacklands does no damage.
Blacklands slips under a jab.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blacklands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blacklands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blacklands misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blacklands misses with a double jab.
Blacklands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Blacklands lands.
Blacklands tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blacklands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacklands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blacklands misses with a few strikes there.
Blacklands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blacklands throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Blacklands.
Nice cross by Marciano.
A jab from Marciano does it's job there.
Blacklands throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Blacklands throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Blacklands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacklands looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano cracks Blacklands with a good jab.
Blacklands throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano punishes Blacklands's body with a nice straight punch.
Blacklands looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marciano.
Marciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blacklands throws a combination that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Blacklands is rocked!
Blacklands swinging wildly here.
Blacklands is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marciano cracks Blacklands on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blacklands falls backwards against the cage. Marciano follows up with more strikes that drop Blacklands to his knees. Marciano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blacklands! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Marciano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Douglas Song as his entrance music. Dustin Douglas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lou Black's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Black rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
It looks like Lou Black has been cut.
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
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!
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Douglas connects with a stiff jab that staggers Black - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin Douglas!
Dustin Douglas is the new heavyweight champion!
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