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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Gibbs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LJ Gibbs. 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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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment II stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibbs. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment II keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gibbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russian Experiment II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Experiment II throws a lazy right hand but Gibbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Experiment II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Experiment II. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Experiment II leaves Gibbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gibbs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Lj Gibbs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Experiment II misses with a wild combination.
Experiment II moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiment II pinned against the cage. Experiment II gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gibbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Experiment II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Experiment II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Experiment II lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Experiment II as Gibbs shoots in.
Gibbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Experiment II swivels and escapes.
Experiment II throws out a powerful jab.
Gibbs is rocked!
Experiment II drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gibbs's head, knocking him out cold! Experiment II is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russian Experiment II!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
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, Kevin Lok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Keefer finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Keefer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lok takes one to the side of the head.
Lok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mark Keefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lok.
Keefer throws a combination. Lok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lok is rocked!
Keefer grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lok takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Keefer cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Keefer!
An out of breath Mark Keefer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Momma Said Knock You Out. Jebediah Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebediah Stewart!
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, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart blocks a head kick by Rubio.
Rubio throws a leg kick
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rubio misses with a double jab.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rubio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubio.
Rubio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio misses with an elbow strike.
Rubio tries to stall but Stewart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stewart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubio misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubio moves into the clinch.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubio.
A short left from Rubio.
Rubio lands a nice uppercut.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubio lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jebediah Stewart has been cut.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike from Rubio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio lands with a left to the head.
Rubio lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubio tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubio misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Rubio.
Rubio wants to get back to striking at distance but Stewart won't allow it.
Rubio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Adam Rubio has been cut.
Rubio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rubio blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rubio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Rubio.
Rubio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubio misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Rubio thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Rubio.
Rubio shoots in looking for a takedown but Stewart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jebediah Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Stewart finds it's target.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Rubio pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rubio throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Rubio shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Rubio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubio shoots and misses
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubio looks gassed!
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!
Rubio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Rubio scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rubio misses with a double jab
and Stewart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart keeps control of Rubio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubio misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rubio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rubio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubio misses with a straight left.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rubio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rubio throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Rubio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rubio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubio gets a double leg takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but Rubio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewart tries to get out of the position.
Rubio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubio won't allow Stewart to get back to his feet.
Rubio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubio throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Rubio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rubio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart defends it nicely.
Jebediah Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio misses with a head kick.
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Rubio throws an off balance right hand
and Rubio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Rubio lands but Stewart takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubio misses the shot to the body.
Jebediah Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart checks a low kick from Rubio.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rubio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart clinches.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio misses with the head strike.
Rubio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubio can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio misses with an elbow strike.
Rubio misses with an elbow strike.
Rubio taking a breather.
Rubio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rubio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubio.
Rubio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubio can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio misses with a body punch.
Rubio looking to stall.
Rubio wants to get back to striking at distance but Stewart won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Rubio scores with a head kick.
Rubio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stewart back to the cage. Rubio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rubio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubio.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rubio.
Rubio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rubio has managed to clinch.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Rubio misses with the head strike.
Rubio tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Rubio tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubio misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Rubio tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stewart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rubio thows a body shot but no joy.
Rubio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Rubio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubio lands a jab to the nose.
Rubio misses with a combination
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubio is rocked!
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubio.
Stewart moves out of range as Rubio strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Rubio circles away.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubio scores with a hook.
Rubio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio throws a combination that misses
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rubio throws an elbow but misses.
Rubio tries to break free but Stewart pushes him back against the cage.
Jebediah Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Rubio misses with some punches.
Stewart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubio is defending well for now.
Rubio just leaning against Stewart, taking a breather.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Adam Rubio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubio's face.
Rubio misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stewart.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rubio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam Rubio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubio misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart prevents Rubio from breaking the clinch.
Stewart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Rubio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rubio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Embers has chosen Settle For Nothing by RATM as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kennedy Embers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Embers.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
Bryan avoids the body shot from Embers.
Bryan misses the jab.
Bryan throws a body punch but Embers moves out of range.
Embers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy Embers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Embers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Embers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Embers wants to slow Bryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Embers misses with a left hand
and Bryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Embers thows a leg kick but Bryan checks it
and Bryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryan throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Kennedy Embers has been cut.
Embers looks to land a combination but Bryan avoids it well.
Embers takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embers misses with a wild combination.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Embers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Embers. Those never looked like landing.
Bryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Embers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embers pinned against the cage. Embers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Embers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Embers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Embers was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryan.
Embers fails to land with a series of punches.
Embers just misses with a punch to the body.
Embers throws a lazy right hand but Bryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryan dodges the punch combination from Embers.
Embers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embers swivels and escapes.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Embers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Embers.
Bryan thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryan loads up on a big right hand but Embers slips the punch.
Bryan throws out a loose jab but Embers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Embers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Embers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryan lands a right hook to the body.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown but Embers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Embers.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan checks a leg kick.
Embers misses with a combination
enabling Bryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryan blocks a leg kick.
Bryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Embers staying out of range there.
Embers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy Embers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Embers tries to work over Bryan's front leg with a kick but Bryan checks it.
The fighters circling - Bryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Embers scores with a hook to the body. Bryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Embers tries to land a leg kick but Bryan saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Embers, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan cracks Embers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Embers loads up on a big right hand but Bryan slips the punch.
Embers punishes Bryan's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Embers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Embers.
Bryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Embers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Embers.
Bryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bryan.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Embers is pushing Bryan's head away, looking to escape. Bryan manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kennedy Embers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kennedy Embers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Embers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryan.
Kennedy Embers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embers misses with a looping right.
Embers thows a leg kick but Bryan checks it
and Bryan counters with a nice body shot.
Bryan blocks a leg kick.
Bryan sizes up Embers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Embers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Embers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Embers misses the shot to the body.
Bryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Embers at a distance.
Embers is looking to chop away at Bryan's legs.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Embers sprawls well. Embers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bryan misses.
Bryan fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Bryan as he checks the leg kick.
Embers throws a low kick, looking for Bryan's leg but Bryan calmly moves out of range.
Embers throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Embers misses
and Bryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Embers.
Bryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Embers.
A left and a right from Embers both land. Nice combination.
Bryan cracks Embers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Embers. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Embers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Embers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Embers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Embers misses
and Bryan counters with a nice body shot.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Embers.
Embers is breathing heavily.
Embers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Embers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Embers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Embers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Embers trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kobe Bryan just wasn't active enough.
Embers tries a head kick but it misses.
Embers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Embers misses
and Bryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryan throws a good cross that connects.
Embers looks to land a combination but Bryan avoids it well.
Bryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Embers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Embers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Bryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Embers.
Embers misses with a two punch combination.
Bryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Bryan tests Embers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Embers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bryan is in Embers's guard.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Embers is keeping the position.
Bryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Embers keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kennedy Embers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryan loads up on a big right hand but Embers slips the punch.
Bryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Embers.
Embers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Embers scores with a decent looking hook.
Bryan blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Embers.
Bryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Embers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kobe Bryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Embers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Embers tries to land a front kick but Bryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Embers throws a series of punches but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan lands with a nice combination. Embers backs away looking to recover.
Bryan cracks Embers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Embers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Embers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers misses with a body shot.
Bryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Embers.
Bryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryan dodges the punch combination from Embers.
Embers misses with a series of wild punches.
Embers walks into a left hand.
Bryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Bryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Embers which made him look bad.
Bryan misses with a body shot.
Embers throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan stuns Embers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embers leaves Bryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Embers scores with a jab to the body.
Embers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Embers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Embers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryan.
Bryan scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Embers misses.
Embers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan lands with a shot to the body.
Bryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Embers momentarily.
Embers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryan as he connects with a hook.
Embers misses the shot to the body.
Embers gets caught flat footed, as Bryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Embers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Embers keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Embers is trying to keep Bryan in close.
Bryan controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kennedy Embers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Embers at a distance.
Bryan cracks Embers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Embers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Embers throws a series of strikes that have Bryan backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan drives through with a takedown into Embers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryan trying to control but Embers is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Janice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen Boom - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Janice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rojas.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Janice blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Janice at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Rojas catches Janice right on the button with a cross.
Janice needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Janice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dominic Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Janice sees coming a mile off.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rojas.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Janice looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Janice should have avoided that one.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rojas misses with a body kick.
Rojas throws a head kick but Janice moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas wants to land a leg kick but Janice is out of range.
Janice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janice tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Janice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas thuds his shin into the meat of Janice's side.
Janice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Janice circles away quickly and effectively.
Janice feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
Janice avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Janice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janice throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas swings for the body but Janice moves out of range.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Janice.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Janice is breathing heavily.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Janice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rojas. That did some damage!
A left lands for Rojas.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas looks for the body kick but Janice saw that one coming.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Janice sees coming a mile off.
Janice is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rojas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Janice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rojas scores with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Janice throws a head kick that misses.
Janice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Janice throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Janice is looking to slow Rojas down with leg kicks.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janice moves away.
Janice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Janice throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Janice didn't see that one coming.
Janice throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janice throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Janice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Janice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Janice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas fakes the leg kick and cracks Janice in the body.
Rojas connects with the punch.
Janice is rocked!
Janice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Janice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rojas looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rojas backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Janice's temple! It sends Janice violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rojas celebrates and the doctors try to help Janice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dominic Rojas!
Post fight, Dominic Rojas stared into the camera and said 'I'm fucking 12-Fancy. FUCK! I hate being the #2 guy at anything. I'll find a way to get his belt sooner or later.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen SWEET JANE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shields.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Shields on that attempt.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shields crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and Shields gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. Shields manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone connects with a crisp jab.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shields's calf.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shields's knee momentarily.
Stone digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shields in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shields. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a big head kick that sends Shields tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Shields back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Stone drops Shields with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shields looks back up at him and smiles so Stone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shields is rocked!
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Shields in his tracks momentarily.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shields drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stone swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shields's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Tayber has chosen Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu as his entrance music. 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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161 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber darts in trying to clinch
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tayber thinking.
Tayber shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Tayber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Singh cracks Tayber with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jebidiah Tayber has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Tayber. Those never looked like landing.
Singh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Singh lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Tayber scores with a spinning back kick!
Singh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tayber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Singh manages to get to full guard.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Singh pulls Tayber in to control the position.
Singh trying to keep a closed guard but Tayber is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arshad Singh.
Tayber lands a nice looking body kick.
Singh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tayber.
Good shot there by Tayber.
Tayber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singh.
Tayber scores with a spinning back kick!
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tayber scores with a hook to the body. Singh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tayber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh gets caught flat footed, as Tayber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Singh trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singh holds on and takes a little breather.
Tayber trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh trying to keep a closed guard but Tayber is proving a slippery customer.
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We're going to have a standup here because Arshad Singh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tayber moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tayber.
Tayber shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Tayber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tayber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tayber tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Singh is trying to keep Tayber in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tayber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
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 Arshad Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jebidiah Tayber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tayber scores with a nice body kick.
Tayber closes the distance and clinches.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Tayber is controlling him.
Tayber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh breaks the clinch.
Singh throws a series of strikes that have Tayber backpedaling.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Tayber moves out of range easily.
Tayber with a jab.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tayber.
Tayber scores with a sloppy right hand. Singh should have avoided that one.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Arshad Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tayber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tayber is rocked!
Tayber switches off momentarily and Singh cracks him with a monster right hand! Tayber topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Singh dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arshad Singh!
Arshad Singh retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arshad Singh made sure he mentioned Real Fighters Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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