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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mardy Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mardy Bum!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton feints and as Bum raises his hands in defense, Staunton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bum 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.
Staunton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Staunton wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Staunton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staunton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steve Staunton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Staunton moves into range and clinches up with Bum.
Staunton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bum regains guard immediately.
Staunton stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staunton defends well.
Bum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Staunton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bum pulls Staunton in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton advances to half guard.
Staunton thows a huge punch but Bum dodges it nicely.
Staunton wants to pass to mount but Bum is defending the position.
Staunton uses his free foot to push down on Bum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bum.
Staunton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bum looks a forlorn figure.
Bum is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Staunton has taken his back!
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!
Staunton connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bum to escape the position.
Bum just trying to survive but Staunton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Staunton.
Staunton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bum is doing well to defend. Staunton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bum is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Staunton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Best Around By Joe Esposito as his entrance music. Sean Alexander looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Slice.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slice pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander wants a takedown.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Alexander.
Slice is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Slice.
Alexander looks gassed!
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Slice throws a body kick that misses.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Alexander out cold! Alexander corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!
After the fight, Kimbo Slice was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Van Cas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bobby Lashley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Van Cas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Cas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Cas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lashley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Cas passes into half guard.
Van Cas trying to control from half guard but Lashley is working away.
Lashley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lashley misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lashley misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Cas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Cas manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley is looking to reverse the position.
Van Cas taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lashley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Van Cas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lashley can pounce on him.
Van Cas throws a head kick but Lashley moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Van Cas or perhaps it was just good defense by Lashley which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Lashley. No joy for Van Cas on that attempt.
Van Cas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Cas looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Van Cas stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Lashley.
Lashley dives in and scores a takedown into Van Cas's guard.
Lashley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cas keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
Lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Cas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lashley postures up and lands a big shot to Van Cas's brow.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley working some strikes from top position.
Lashley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Cas has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Cas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lashley wants to control but Van Cas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Cas stops Lashley from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying is best to control the position here.
Lashley is looking for a sweep. Van Cas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Cas seems to be working for a kimura but Lashley defends the submission attempt.
Lashley is refusing to be controlled, as Van Cas sits in half guard.
Van Cas stops Lashley from getting back to his feet.
Lashley trying to hold on to Van Cas's head to control him but Van Cas postures up.
Lashley is pressing down on Van Cas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lashley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cas trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Cas is looking to stand up but Lashley won't let him.
Lashley controlling Van Cas's posture.
Van Cas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lashley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Cas has managed to get both his arms back between Lashley's legs - danger averted.
Lashley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Cas trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lashley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Cas's guard.
Van Cas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Cas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lashley has worked his arm free - good work by Lashley!
Van Cas taking a break here but Lashley is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lashley scores with a few weak punches.
Lashley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lashley looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cas is looking to take a break and control but Lashley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Cas seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Cas decides to stand up.
Lashley keeps the fight on the outside.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Cas pinned against the cage. Van Cas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Cas takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Van Cas is proving a slippery customer.
Van Cas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lashley's head.
Lashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lashley has control of Van Cas's left arm, preventing Van Cas from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Cas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lashley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lashley wants to stand up but Van Cas is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Cas defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Van Cas is proving a slippery customer.
Van Cas landing some decent shots from guard.
Bobby Lashley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Cas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lashley is keeping the position for now.
Lashley trying to control the position.
Lashley wants to get back to his feet but Van Cas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Cas is aware though and is defending well.
Van Cas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lashley is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Cas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lashley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Cas has managed to get both his arms back between Lashley's legs - danger averted.
Van Cas stops Lashley from standing up.
Lashley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lashley tries to get out of the position.
Van Cas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lashley is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Cas trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Cas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Van Cas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lashley moves away from the strike by Van Cas.
Lashley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Cas quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Cas wants to get back to his feet.
Van Cas is trying is best to control the position here.
Lashley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lashley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Cas keeps working.
Van Cas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Cas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lashley lands a couple of digs.
Van Cas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Van Cas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Cas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Cas trying to control the position here.
Van Cas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lashley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lashley throws a chopping leg kick but Van Cas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Cas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lashley as he avoids it easily.
Van Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Cas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lashley.
Lashley wants to control but Van Cas is keeping him busy.
Lashley controlling the position.
Lashley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Cas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley scoring with punches from side control.
Lashley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Van Cas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lashley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lashley is trying to control but can't.
Lashley is staying active underneath Van Cas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lashley is pressing down on Van Cas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lashley 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.
Lashley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Cas defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lashley controls Van Cas momentarily but Van Cas frees himself.
Lashley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lashley working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Cas is looking to escape.
Lashley trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Cas tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lashley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Sapp's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sapp off to one side.
Sapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sapp clinches.
Sapp manages to pull guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Sapp.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sapp is keeping the position for now.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sapp is not content to let Li control the position.
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Sapp is defending well.
Sapp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Li is controlling him well.
Li trying to control the action but Sapp is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp prevents Li from improving position.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Sapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sapp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sapp is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Li lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Li working away.
Sapp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Li wants to control the pace but Sapp is squirming around nicely.
Li 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.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Li looking to control but Sapp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapp can't escape the position.
Li lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sapp is looking to escape.
BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Li stands up over Sapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li stands up over Sapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li wants to pass the guard but Sapp is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sapp is on top in guard.
Sapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li is looking for a triangle here but Sapp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to hold on to Sapp's head to control him but Sapp postures up.
Sapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Sapp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sapp.
Sapp is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sapp slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Sapp wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Sapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freddy Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sapp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Sapp moves away and avoids it.
Sapp slips a straight right by Li.
Li shoots in and bounces Sapp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Li passes Sapp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
Sapp strikes from the bottom but Li uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sapp is trying to get back to half guard.
Sapp wants to control but Li postures up.
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sapp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sapp is trying to improve his position.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sapp's shoulder. That is not cool.
Li goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sapp rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Li's guard! Nice work there by Sapp!
Li is trying to keep Sapp in close.
Freddy Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Sapp defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sapp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sapp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Li tries to roll over but Sapp keeps him under control.
Sapp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sapp is working away from the top position though.
Sapp is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Sapp was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Li misses with a looping left.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li misses the jab.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Sapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sapp wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Li here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sapp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sapp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li gets back to full guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Sapp tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Sapp stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to control the position but Sapp postures up.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sapp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sapp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully.
Li controls Sapp momentarily but Sapp frees himself.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapp sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Li!
After winning the bout, Freddy Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Really Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Really Suck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Beavis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Really Suck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beavis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suck sprawls well. Suck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beavis gets slowly back to his feet.
Suck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beavis tries to improve position but can't.
Beavis is working hard here to advance position.
Suck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beavis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I wouldn't like to be where Beavis is right now.
Beavis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suck with the ground and pound but Beavis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beavis pulls Suck in close to his closed guard and prevents Suck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suck wants to control from the top but Beavis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis has momentary wrist control but Suck slips an elbow through the middle.
Suck looking to sit in guard and control but Beavis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beavis 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.
Suck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beavis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beavis controls the pace.
Beavis looking to pass the guard.
Beavis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suck, up you get!
Suck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beavis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Suck's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beavis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suck's head.
Beavis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beavis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beavis gets to his feet - Suck follows without any prompting.
Suck looks gassed!
Beavis has closed the distance and engaged Suck in a clinch.
Beavis has Suck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beavis has Suck pressed against the cage, preventing Suck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beavis breaks from the clinch.
Suck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Beavis.
Beavis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suck's guard.
Beavis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beavis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beavis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beavis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kevin Beavis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beavis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beavis stands and throws Suck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beavis has hold of Suck's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Suck seems comfortable defending it but Beavis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Suck is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Suck is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beavis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Beavis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marella!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister shoots in and drives through. Marella sprawls well.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marella tries a head kick but it misses.
Marella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lister.
Lister misses with a wild combination.
Marella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marella tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lister is in Marella's guard.
Lister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marella is proving hard to escape from.
Lister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Marella is keeping the position.
Marella trying to keep a closed guard but Lister is proving a slippery customer.
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marella controls Lister momentarily but Lister frees himself.
Marella keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marella is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dean Lister.
Lister clinches up against the cage.
Marella has picked Lister up - he's going for a ride! Marella dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lister missing with punches from the bottom.
Marella throws a strike but Lister avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marella stands up from Lister's guard - Marella perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Lister misses with a series of wild punches.
Marella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lister as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marella.
Lister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marella counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marella just misses with a punch to the body.
Lister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lister was covering up waiting for the punch and Marella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marella accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lister is trying to hold Marella in close to prevent damage but Marella has managed to pass into half guard.
Marella is looking to take a break and control but Lister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister trying to control from the bottom.
Marella not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marella prevents Lister from improving his position.
Lister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marella must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister wants to sweep here but Marella controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santino Marella will probably get the nod.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marella wants to break free but Lister has control.
Lister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marella pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lister.
Dean Lister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marella misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella darts in and clinches Lister up against the cage.
Lister jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lister is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lister is looking for a triangle but Marella pushes his legs off easily.
Marella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lister striking off his back but it's not causing Marella any problems.
Lister wants to control but Marella passes easily into half guard.
Marella wants to work for an arm triangle but Lister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister wants to get back to his feet.
Lister trying to control here.
Lister gets back to full guard.
Lister trying to control the position.
Marella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marella has managed to get both his arms back between Lister's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella wants to pass the guard but Lister is keeping the position.
Lister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lister keeping moving, preventing Marella from controlling successfully.
Lister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lister swats away the attempt to clinch by Marella.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lister.
Lister fails with the takedown
and Marella counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marella gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marella is trying to keep Lister in close.
Lister trying to control but Marella is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marella is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marella keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Lister dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lister throws a nice looking combination but Marella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marella drops his hands momentarily and Lister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lister shoots in for a takedown but Marella shows good takedown defense.
Marella swats away the attempt to clinch by Lister.
Lister doesn't manage to clinch there - Marella circles away.
Lister throws a combination that misses
and Marella finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lister.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marella instigates a clinch.
Marella gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marella stands up from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lister, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lister after a bit of a struggle.
Lister tries to pull guard but Marella won't allow it.
Marella jumps guard and drags Lister to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lister is pushing down on Marella's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marella is fighting to maintain full guard but Lister has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marella trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Lister there.
Lister works his way into full mount!
Marella is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister looking to isolate an arm here. Marella doesn't see it coming and as Lister extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Lister!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonnar has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
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18
219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Starstryder misses.
Starstryder throws a low kick but Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Bonnar avoids the head kick by Starstryder.
Bonnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starstryder to the ground. Bonnar is now in Starstryder's guard.
Starstryder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Starstryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starstryder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Starstryder keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cosmo Starstryder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Starstryder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder throws the left hand but Bonnar avoids the punch easily.
Starstryder misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starstryder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starstryder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonnar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonnar has Starstryder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starstryder tumbling to the mat - Bonnar dives into Starstryder's guard.
Bonnar is breathing heavily.
Starstryder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonnar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder tries to strike from the bottom.
Starstryder is working an open guard so Bonnar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Starstryder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonnar postures up.
Bonnar looking to pass the guard.
Bonnar preventing the sweep.
Bonnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Starstryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Starstryder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starstryder throws a hook but Bonnar blocks it.
Starstryder scores with a hook.
Bonnar is looking to clinch.
Bonnar blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
Starstryder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonnar.
Starstryder thuds a left hand into Bonnar's body.
Starstryder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bonnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starstryder tries to pull guard but Bonnar won't allow it.
Starstryder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnar breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starstryder throws a head kick that misses.
Bonnar closes the distance and clinches.
Starstryder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steffan Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Starstryder.
Starstryder tries to work over Bonnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starstryder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonnar to keep the fight standing.
Bonnar is trying to trip Starstryder. He has hold of a leg but Starstryder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bonnar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starstryder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starstryder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonnar postures up and lands a big shot to Starstryder's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Bonnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonnar 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.
Starstryder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starstryder is trying to keep Bonnar in close.
Starstryder wants to stand and escape but Bonnar is having none of it.
Steffan Bonnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starstryder looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cosmo Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a looping overhand right but Bonnar ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Starstryder misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonnar stuns Starstryder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starstryder shoots in for a double leg but Bonnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steffan Bonnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar avoids a wild elbow strike from Starstryder.
Starstryder wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonnar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Starstryder tries to pull guard but Bonnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Starstryder drops back down to his feet.
Steffan Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Starstryder.
Bonnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starstryder digs a good hook to Bonnar's body.
Bonnar has managed to clinch.
Bonnar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonnar avoids the elbow strike from Starstryder, against the cage.
Bonnar prevents a body shot from Starstryder.
Bonnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Starstryder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Starstryder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bonnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starstryder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bonnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starstryder is looking to improve his position but Bonnar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Starstryder is trying desperately to improve position.
Starstryder wants to control but Bonnar is having none of it.
Starstryder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bonnar controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to finish this one by submission but Starstryder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonnar.
Bonnar throwing strikes here but Starstryder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Starstryder is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Starstryder's face.
Bonnar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bonnar looking to control but Starstryder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Bonnar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starstryder.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Starstryder. Bonnar shrugs it off though.
Starstryder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starstryder wants to clinch up but Bonnar keeps it at a distance.
Bonnar moves into the clinch.
Bonnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonnar jumps guard.
Starstryder throwing strikes but missing.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Starstryder from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starstryder won't allow Bonnar to get back to his feet.
Starstryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Starstryder cracks Bonnar with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Starstryder from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cosmo Starstryder.
Bonnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starstryder did well to prevent Bonnar getting side control.
Starstryder wants to improve his position but Bonnar is controlling well.
Starstryder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starstryder working a defensive guard here.
Cosmo Starstryder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starstryder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starstryder is keeping the position for now.
Starstryder is trying to control the position but Bonnar postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Starstryder looking for a sweep. Not yet Starstryder, not yet.
Starstryder keeping moving, preventing Bonnar from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steffan Bonnar just wasn't active enough.
Starstryder tries to clinch up.
Starstryder misses with a body shot.
Starstryder forces Bonnar back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar blocks an elbow strike from Starstryder.
Starstryder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starstryder tries to pull guard but Bonnar won't allow it.
Bonnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starstryder throws a sloppy head kick and Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Starstryder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonnar.
A head kick misses from Starstryder.
Bonnar misses with a left hand
and Starstryder counters with a good, hard body kick but Bonnar shrugs it off.
Starstryder misses with a kick to the body
and Bonnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starstryder's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonnar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cosmo Starstryder.
I think Bonnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Bonnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Diego Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Sanchez.
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rogers not doing much here.
Sanchez is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diego Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez kicks off Rogers and gets to his feet.
Sanchez throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rogersis looking to pass into half guard but Sanchez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanchez is in guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to stand but Rogers is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diego Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Rogers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks Sanchez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Rogers really 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.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers raining down shots from the mount!
Rogers content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanchez is rocked!
Rogers drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sanchez! More shots from Rogers and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Rogers!
Brian Rogers is the new welterweight champion!
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