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HFC 64 Toxic Shock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waway The Wildman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waway The Wildman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wildman is looking to land body kicks.
The Wildman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Wildman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from The Wildman.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from The Wildman.
The Wildman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Wildman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Wildman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wildman stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
The Wildman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but The Wildman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from The Wildman as Martin shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Waway The Wildman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
Martin lands a two punch combo.
The Wildman throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. The Wildman tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Wildman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Wildman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
The Wildman throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses.
The Wildman blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and The Wildman moves out of range easily.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Wildman wants to break free but Martin has control.
Martin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Wildman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Wildmans head.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Wildman backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wildman looking to stall.
The Wildman stalls.
The Wildman looking to stall.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
The Wildman throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
The Wildman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Wildman throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
The Wildman throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but The Wildman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waway The Wildman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin avoids the body shot from The Wildman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Wildman.
Martin shoots and misses
and The Wildman counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Wildman tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Wildman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Wildman is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin has The Wildman pressed against the cage, preventing The Wildman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin dodges the punch combination from The Wildman.
A left and a right from Martin both land. Nice combination.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Wildman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and The Wildman moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin!
Martin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but The Wildman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin avoids the head kick by The Wildman.
Martin works over The Wildman's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wildman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Wildman stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but The Wildman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waway The Wildman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Wildman.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waway The Wildman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
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!
Martin lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Wildman misses with a few strikes there.
The Wildman throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Wildman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Wildman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Wildman blocks a head kick by Martin.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martin.
Martin is breathing heavily.
The Wildman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
The Wildman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin looks for the body kick but The Wildman saw that one coming.
The Wildman blocks a head kick by Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin jabs The Wildman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wildman throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wildman looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Wildman looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin has closed the distance and engaged The Wildman in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martin is keeping busy.
The Wildman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Wildman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Wildman wants to stall.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Wildman or not.
Martin tries to stall but The Wildman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Wildman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Waway The Wildman.
The Wildman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings The Wildman.
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
The Wildman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin moves out of range as The Wildman strikes.
Martin shoots in but The Wildman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from The Wildman misses.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Wildman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wildman. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin throws a combination. The Wildman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Martin 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Wildman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
A low kick from The Wildman is predictable there
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin lands a jab to The Wildman's midsection.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Wildman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Wildman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Wildman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Wildman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Wildman looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from The Wildman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and The Wildman moves out of range easily.
The Wildman is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from The Wildman does no damage.
The Wildman misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from The Wildman.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Wildman circles away.
Waway The Wildman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
The Wildman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
Martin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Wildman's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but The Wildman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin blocks the body kick.
The Wildman misses the shot to the body.
The Wildman throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and The Wildman only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wildman misses the body punch
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Wildman is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, The Wildman circles away and we're back to standing.
The Wildman misses with the combination.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin takes a swing at The Wildman's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
The Wildman misses with a few strikes there.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Wildman fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
The Wildman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Wildman throws a low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
The Wildman throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin avoids the head kick by The Wildman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a right and a left that The Wildman avoids nicely.
The Wildman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin tries to clinch up but The Wildman circles away and keeps his distance.
The Wildman swinging wildly here.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Wildman has time to react.
The Wildman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Wildman swivels and escapes.
The Wildman throws a low kick, looking for Martin's leg but Martin calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin looks for a takedown but The Wildman sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wildman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulldozer - Goldishack Guerrillas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
Slaughter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Peters to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Slaughter crashes against the mat.
Slaughter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peters, who protects the arm well.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Peters slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slaughter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peters avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slaughter.
Peters managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Peters manages to get back to half guard.
Peters tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Slaughter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter is trying to work for a kimura but Peters is defending well.
Slaughter throws a strike but Peters avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Slaughter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Peters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters looking for a sweep. Not yet Peters, not yet.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter preventing the sweep.
Slaughter postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Peters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slaughter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slaughter stopping the sweep attempt from Peters.
Slaughter postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
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!
Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaughter throws a big elbow that misses.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters 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.
Peters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaughter postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Slaughter throws a strike but Peters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peters passes Slaughter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peters is working for a submission of some sort.
Peters wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slaughter trying to control but Peters postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slaughter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peters is staying active underneath Slaughter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slaughter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slaughter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slaughter.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Slaughter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peters looks to land a combination but Slaughter avoids it well.
Peters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaughter counters with a takedown into side control.
Slaughter working away.
Slaughter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peters wants to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peters's legs.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Peters takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter working the ground and pound but Peters is defending the strikes.
Peters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peters is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter working the ground and pound but Peters is defending the strikes.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peters sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slaughter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slaughter tries to score with some ground and pound. Peters controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Peters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Peters slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Slaughter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Peters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom.
Slaughter lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slaughter has hold of Peters's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Peters tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Slaughter cranks the arm and Peters screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Peters, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Slaughter!
Josh Slaughter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rennet Greyven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Bloom. Rennet Greyven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rennet Greyven!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licha looks for a takedown but Greyven sprawls well.
Greyven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greyven misses with a body punch.
Greyven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Licha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greyven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licha prevents a body shot from Greyven.
Greyven is working Licha over against the cage.
Greyven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greyven misses with a wild combination.
Greyven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Licha's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Greyven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Licha wants to stand and escape but Greyven is having none of it.
Greyven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Licha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greyven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Greyven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greyven wants to pass the guard but Licha is keeping the position.
Licha is trying to control the position but Greyven postures up.
Licha keeping moving, preventing Greyven from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greyven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greyven lands a shoulder strike.
Greyven tries a body shot but Licha blocks it.
Licha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Licha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greyven after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Greyven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyven misses with an elbow strike.
Greyven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rennet Greyven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greyven scores with a punch to the gut 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!
Decent striking displayed by Greyven there.
Greyven connects with a body shot that sends Licha's belly button to the back.
Greyven digs a good body shot into Licha's ribs.
Greyven misses with a head kick.
Licha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Rennet Greyven has been cut.
Licha shoots for a takedown but Greyven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greyven throws a sloppy head kick and Licha moves out of range easily.
Greyven throws a big shot that misses.
Greyven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Licha.
Greyven has Licha up against the cage in a clinch.
Licha wants a takedown.
Licha breaks from the clinch.
Greyven throws a body punch but Licha moves out of range.
No joy there for Greyven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Greyven.
Licha fails to land the takedown.
Greyven throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyven tries to close the distance and clinch but Licha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greyven is fending him off so far but Licha persists. Nope, Greyven circles away and we're back to standing.
Licha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greyven scores with a nice body kick.
Licha is breathing heavily.
Greyven connects with an inside leg kick.
Greyven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven fails with a takedown attempt.
Greyven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rennet Greyven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rennet Greyven's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greyven.
The crowd cheers as Greyven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Licha doesn't seem phased though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Licha.
Greyven instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Greyven.
Greyven breaks the clinch.
Licha looks to land a right hand but Greyven moved out of range.
A big left from Greyven misses.
Greyven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greyven darts in and clinches Licha up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greyven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greyven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greyven has Licha pressed against the cage, preventing Licha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greyven lands a nice shot to the body.
Greyven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greyven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greyven tries for a takedown but Licha circles away easily
and Licha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lisandro Licha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rennet Greyven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Greyven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Licha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greyven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Licha has Greyven in his guard.
Licha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greyven controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha looking for a sweep. Not yet Licha, not yet.
Greyven tries to free his leg and advance position but Licha is retaining full guard.
Greyven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Licha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greyven manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licha has gone for a leg lock! Greyven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Licha's guard.
Licha 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.
Rennet Greyven has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licha pulls Greyven in to control the position.
Greyven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Licha's guard.
Greyven prevents Licha from improving his position.
Licha tries to kick Greyven off but Greyven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Licha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Licha taking some punishment here, with Greyven in his half guard.
Greyven thows a huge punch but Licha dodges it nicely.
Greyven trying to pass the guard but Licha defending well.
Licha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greyven trying to control the action but Licha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Licha is refusing to be controlled, as Greyven sits in half guard.
Greyven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greyven is trying to control. Licha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Licha is looking to stand up but Greyven isn't so interested in that idea.
Greyven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greyven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Licha wants to sweep but no luck.
Greyven throwing strikes from guard but Licha blocks nicely.
Licha pulls Greyven in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rennet Greyven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rennet Greyven's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Licha has a takedown stuffed.
Greyven connects with a looping right hand.
Licha gets caught flat footed, as Greyven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Licha has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Greyven doesn't defend quickly enough and Licha has managed to lock this one up! Can Greyven escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Licha on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lisandro Licha!
A very excited looking Lisandro Licha rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes to the cage accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. 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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32
181 lbs
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31
201 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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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
9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maka is trying to buck Khalidovv off.
Maka wants to control but Khalidovv postures up.
Maka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khalidovv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalidovv wants to work for an arm triangle but Maka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalidovv.
Maka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovv is working away from the top position though.
Khalidovv works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khalidovv looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maka is on top in guard.
Khalidovv working for a triangle but Maka defends it easily.
Khalidovv wants to sweep here but Maka controlling him for the moment.
Maka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maka wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidovv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maka has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidovv's legs - danger averted.
Maka trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka stops Khalidovv from standing up.
Maka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khalidovv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maka trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
Maka stands and steps away. Khalidovv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khalidovv scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Maka.
Maka tries to bum rush Khalidovv with a series of wild strikes but Khalidovv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maka but Maka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Maka sprawls well.
Maka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalidovv gets caught napping as Maka dives in and scores a takedown. Khalidovv manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalidovv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maka is one step ahead there.
Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maka is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haka Maka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khalidovv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalidovv wants it to stay on the feet.
Khalidovv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidovv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maka pinned against the cage. Maka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalidovv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Maka scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown by Khalidovv or perhaps it was just good defense by Maka which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv scores with a three punch combo!
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv gets caught napping as Maka dives in and scores a takedown. Khalidovv manages to retain guard.
Khalidovv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maka defends well.
Maka trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
Khalidovv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Maka from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maka gets to his feet. Khalidovv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khalidovv blocks the body kick.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maka keeping full guard, as Khalidovv tries to pass.
Khalidovv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalidovv tries to free his leg and advance position but Maka is retaining full guard.
Maka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haka Maka has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maka is pulling down on Khalidovv's head to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Haka Maka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maka is fending him off so far but Khalidovv persists. Nope, Maka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maka.
Khalidovv wants to clinch.
Maka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khalidovv did well to prevent Maka getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv throws a head kick but Maka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Maka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Khalidovv shoots in and drives through. Maka sprawls well.
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and Maka moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Maka.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khalidovv's guard now.
Khalidovv manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maka is working to get back to half guard.
Maka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Khalidovv looking to break Maka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khalidovv will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maka trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maka wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv tightening his grip on Maka, looking for the choke.
Maka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khalidovv gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maka manages to reverse the position and now he's in Khalidovv's guard. Nice work there by Maka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khalidovv manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maka has Khalidovv in his guard.
Khalidovv is posturing up here but Maka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khalidovv tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khalidovv has to tap! Slick submission there by Maka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haka Maka!
Haka Maka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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31
300 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thai throws an off balance right hand
and Kable moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kable connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Kable misses with a body punch.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai has Kable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kable lands a knee to the head.
Kable lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai is rocked!
Kable lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Thai senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Kable!
An out of breath Neo Kable 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
247 lbs
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30
255 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson throws a right hand that Daedalus ducks under and follows up with a left that Daedalus also avoids with ease.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut.
Daedalus jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
Daedalus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daedalus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daedalus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daedalus cracks Masterson with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Masterson.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Daedalus avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Daedalus gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daedalus is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daedalus blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daedalus taking a breather.
Masterson lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Daedalus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daedalus.
Masterson misses with a knee to the head.
Masterson tries to break free but Daedalus pushes him back against the cage.
Daedalus wants to stall.
Masterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson cracks Daedalus with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daedalus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daedalus stalls.
Daedalus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daedalus is defending well for now.
Masterson presses Daedalus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Daedalus swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daedalus.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Daedalus managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Masterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daedalus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daedalus gets underhooks to prevent Masterson's takedown attempt.
Quintus Daedalus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ja Masterson.
Masterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Daedalus.
Daedalus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daedalus throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daedalus backwards.
Daedalus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daedalus.
Daedalus lands with a light punch inside.
Daedalus blocks an elbow strike from Masterson.
Daedalus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daedalus managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Masterson wants a takedown.
Daedalus takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daedalus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Daedalus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Daedalus lands a left hand.
Masterson gets underhooks to prevent Daedalus's takedown attempt.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daedalus's elbow.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daedalus is working for takedown but Masterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daedalus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Masterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Daedalus.
Daedalus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daedalus struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Daedalus looking to stall.
Masterson blocks an elbow strike.
Daedalus blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson lands a good knee to the midsection. Daedalus won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Daedalus stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Daedalus.
Daedalus blocks the elbow strike.
Daedalus tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daedalus tries to stall but Masterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daedalus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daedalus is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daedalus's brow.
Daedalus avoids the elbow strike from Masterson, against the cage.
Daedalus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masterson is keeping busy.
Daedalus misses with a punch on the inside.
Daedalus avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daedalus backwards.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
Daedalus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daedalus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daedalus misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daedalus throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Daedalus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Masterson.
Daedalus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Daedalus.
Daedalus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daedalus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daedalus backwards.
Daedalus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Daedalus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daedalus pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Daedalus.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson lands a knee to the body.
Daedalus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
Masterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Daedalus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Daedalus tries for a takedown but Masterson manages to get underhooks.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daedalus misses with an uppercut.
Daedalus slips a jab from Masterson.
Daedalus moves into the clinch.
Masterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daedalus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daedalus throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Daedalus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daedalus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson cracks the inside of Daedalus's front leg.
Masterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daedalus circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Daedalus throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Daedalus moves into the clinch.
Masterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daedalus can't fight it off and eventually Masterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Daedalus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Daedalus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daedalus trying to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Daedalus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Masterson because Daedalus loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Masterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Masterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Masterson is keeping the position.
Masterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daedalus's guard.
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masterson won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daedalus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masterson.
Daedalus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Masterson has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daedalus keeps working.
Masterson cracks Daedalus with a big right hand but Daedalus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus is not content to let Masterson control the position.
Masterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daedalus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daedalus tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson looks for the body kick but Daedalus saw that one coming.
Daedalus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masterson defends it nicely.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daedalus wants to clinch.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daedalus tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daedalus, as that shot connected.
Masterson lands a jab to Daedalus's midsection.
Ja Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson jabs Daedalus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Daedalus moves in looking to clinch but Masterson pushes him off.
Masterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daedalus, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus has Masterson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daedalus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masterson tumbling to the mat - Daedalus dives into Masterson's guard.
Daedalus advances to half guard.
Masterson won't allow Daedalus to pass to mount.
Masterson tries to get to full guard but Daedalus has control of the leg.
Daedalus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daedalus pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is working for a submission of some sort.
Masterson moves into full guard.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daedalus stands and throws Masterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson struggling a bit here.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Daedalus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daedalus wants to control for a moment but Masterson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Masterson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daedalus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daedalus trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Daedalus tries to pass.
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ja Masterson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Daedalus on that attempt.
Masterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daedalus, pushing him back against the cage.
Masterson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daedalus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daedalus taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Daedalus fails to land.
Daedalus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Daedalus blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daedalus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daedalus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Daedalus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daedalus lands an uppercut.
Masterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Daedalus avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daedalus or not.
Masterson tries to work over Daedalus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daedalus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Daedalus avoids the damage to the body.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Daedalus.
Daedalus stalling in the clinch but Masterson improves position.
Masterson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson stands and steps away. Daedalus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daedalus blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Daedalus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Daedalus saw that one coming.
Masterson clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
Daedalus lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Daedalus wants a takedown.
Daedalus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daedalus throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Daedalus has Masterson pressed against the cage, preventing Masterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ja Masterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masterson has Daedalus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daedalus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Masterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daedalus gets underhooks to prevent Masterson's takedown attempt.
Masterson tries to work over Daedalus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daedalus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Masterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Daedalus controls the action.
Daedalus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Daedalus fails to land.
Daedalus lands a right hand.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daedalus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daedalus taking a breather.
Masterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daedalus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quintus Daedalus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ja Masterson.
Daedalus tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daedalus.
Daedalus scores with a hook to the body.
Daedalus tightens his grip and picks Masterson up, before dumping him to the ground. Masterson manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Daedalus tries to pass.
Daedalus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daedalus forces his way into half guard.
Daedalus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masterson is trying to maintain the position but Daedalus is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson is staying active underneath Daedalus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masterson is trying to stand up here but Daedalus is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ja Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Daedalus.
Daedalus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson lands a head shot.
Masterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daedalus backwards.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Daedalus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daedalus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Daedalus has double underhooks.
Masterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Daedalus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson pushes Daedalus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daedalus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson is trying to break the clinch but Daedalus has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Daedalus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Daedalus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masterson as Daedalus tries to tie him up.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Daedalus blocks it.
Masterson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Daedalus has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Daedalus looking to slow down the pace here.
Masterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daedalus prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daedalus.
Daedalus blocks an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Daedalus won't allow it.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daedalus.
Daedalus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson looking to throw knees to the head but Daedalus is blocking nicely.
Daedalus presses Masterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daedalus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daedalus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Daedalus digs a right hand into Masterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masterson's gas tank.
Daedalus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daedalus scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Daedalus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daedalus.
Daedalus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daedalus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daedalus.
Daedalus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daedalus.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Daedalus misses with a body punch.
Daedalus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus throws a head punch that misses.
Daedalus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Daedalus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masterson uses from the top position.
Masterson stopping the sweep attempt from Daedalus.
Daedalus keeping full guard, as Masterson tries to pass.
Masterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daedalus is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
Quintus Daedalus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daedalus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Daedalus has wrist control.
Daedalus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daedalus is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Quintus Daedalus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Daedalus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.
Masterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Daedalus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Daedalus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson is the new heavyweight champion!
As Ja Masterson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yaa that's right i'm the new champion. I just have this thing inside me that wants to eat and conquer. Maybe it's egotistical, but I have it in me. I don't just want to be a champion. I just want to conquer people and their souls.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phillips is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phillips and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson trying to control the position but Phillips is working away.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Phillips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phillips holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Monroe Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Phillips rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Phillips gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phillips's guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson 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.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson 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.
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!
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looking to control but Phillips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Phillips is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Phillips's guard.
Phillips looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson kicks Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Phillips is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Monroe Jackson just wasn't active enough.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Phillips counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Phillips's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phillips is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Phillips wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Phillips avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Monroe Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson cracks Phillips with a big right hand but Phillips just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson working away.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Phillips seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.
Phillips gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Phillips manages to retain guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Phillips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phillips is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Jackson slows the pace down.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips being controlled for a moment.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Phillips won't let him.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Monroe Jackson just wasn't active enough.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Jeremy Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champ.. Leopold Scotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halo did well to prevent Scotch getting side control.
Halo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scotch lands a nice short elbow.
Scotch is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halo wants to improve his position but Scotch is controlling well.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scotch pulls his head out easily.
Halo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scotch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch drops an elbow to the side of Halo's head.
Scotch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scotch is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Scotch lands strikes from half guard.
Scotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scotch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scotch wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it.
Scotch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scotch is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Halo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Scotch fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Halo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Scotch! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Scotch!
Leopold Scotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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