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LA Combat 51 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes Campos slips a jab and a cross from The Pirate.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes Campos digs a good hook to The Pirate's body.
Fernandes Campos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Pirate throws a one two combo.
It looks like Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos has been cut.
A left lands for Fernandes Campos.
The Pirate misses with a looping right.
The Pirate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Pirate's corner calls for a 1-2. The Pirate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Pirate digs a good hook to Fernandes Campos's body.
The Pirate lands the left hand.
The Pirate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Pirate there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes Campos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Pirate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Pirate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes Campos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate cracks Fernandes Campos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandes Campos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Pirate sprawls well. The Pirate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes Campos gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandes Campos thows a leg kick but The Pirate checks it
and The Pirate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernandes Campos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos.
The fighters circling - Fernandes Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandes Campos tries to score with a low kick but The Pirate moves his leg out of the way.
The Pirate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernandes Campos.
A punch combination from The Pirate misses.
Fernandes Campos shoots in for a takedown but The Pirate shows good takedown defense.
The Pirate moves out of range of the strikes.
The Pirate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandes Campos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Pirate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Pirate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from The Pirate finds it's target.
Fernandes Campos tries to land a front kick but The Pirate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernandes Campos slips a jab and a cross from The Pirate.
Fernandes Campos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from The Pirate. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandes Campos moves forwards but The Pirate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernandes Campos throws a sloppy head kick and The Pirate moves out of range easily.
Fernandes Campos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fernandes Campos has his takedown stuffed
and The Pirate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Pirate misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pirate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fernandes Campos at a distance.
Fernandes Campos throws a lazy uppercut
and The Pirate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Fernandes Campos misses
and The Pirate counters with a straight that turns Fernandes Campos's legs to rubber! The Pirate pushes forward with more strikes and Fernandes Campos goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blackbeard The Pirate!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nakadai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nakadai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakadai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakadai!
Phoenix seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nakadai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Phoenix is backing up but Nakadai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Phoenix covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nakadai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Nakadai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Suggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koa Polunu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrell Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs misses with a left hand
and Polunu moves into the clinch.
Polunu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suggs taking a breather.
Polunu misses with a punch to the body.
Suggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polunu blocking some punches.
Suggs misses with some punches.
Suggs misses with some punches.
Suggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polunu wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polunu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polunu misses with some punches.
Polunu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suggs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suggs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Polunu's guard. Nice work there by Suggs.
Suggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Polunu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Polunu has wrist control.
Polunu looking for a guillotine here but Suggs defends easily.
Polunu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Suggs trying to control but Polunu is working from the bottom.
Polunu looking for a guillotine here but Suggs defends easily.
Polunu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suggs is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suggs defends well.
Polunu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Polunu keeping moving, preventing Suggs from controlling successfully.
Suggs preventing the sweep.
Suggs wants to control from the top but Polunu keeps moving.
Suggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terrell Suggs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Suggs throws a poor cross that misses
letting Polunu counter with a right hand.
Suggs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polunu looks to land a combination. Suggs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Suggs throws a big shot that misses.
Suggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polunu throws out the jab.
Polunu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Polunu persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Suggs misses the jab.
Polunu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suggs.
Polunu scores with a jab. Suggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polunu scores with a jab to the body.
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polunu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Suggs counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polunu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polunu misses the body punch
and Suggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polunu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polunu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suggs tries to clinch but Polunu moves out of range.
Suggs misses with a hook to the body
and Polunu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suggs is looking to slow Polunu down with leg kicks.
Suggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polunu.
Polunu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polunu misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Suggs misses
and Polunu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polunu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suggs's head.
Suggs looks to land a left hand but Polunu moved out of range nicely.
Polunu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polunu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koa Polunu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Polunu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polunu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Polunu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polunu throws out a loose jab but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polunu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polunu looks to score with a jab to the body but Suggs is just out of range.
Polunu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terrell Suggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suggs avoids the body shot from Polunu.
Polunu drives through with a takedown into Suggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs managing to control the position.
Suggs keeping full guard, as Polunu tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polunu wants to control from the top but Suggs keeps moving.
Suggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polunu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suggs wants to get back to his feet but Polunu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polunu forces his way into half guard.
Suggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koa Polunu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Polunu.
Suggs is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu works his way into full mount!
Polunu looking for a guillotine from mount but Suggs is having none of it.
Polunu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Suggs is now in Polunu's guard. A big mistake from Polunu there, giving up the dominant position!
Suggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suggs trying to control but Polunu is working from the bottom.
Suggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polunu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Polunu wants to sweep but no luck.
Polunu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polunu has his feet on Suggs's thighs here. He's pushed Suggs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Suggs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koa Polunu!
After winning the bout, Koa Polunu 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dude Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santhiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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139 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santhiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Santhiago Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson cracks Silva with a hook to the temple - Silva is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dude Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Podster (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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147 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Podster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podster wants to clinch but Ribiero slips to the side
and Ribiero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Podster is trying to control but Ribiero passes into side control!
Ribiero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Podster is looking to regain half guard here but Ribiero keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribiero decides to stand up, so the ref orders Podster to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Podster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podster wants to control but Ribiero postures up.
Ribiero controlling the position.
Ribiero passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Podster!
Ribiero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podster tries to improve his position but Ribiero has taken his back! Ribiero has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Podster tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribiero pushes Podster away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Ribiero!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham instigates a clinch.
A short right from Graham on the inside.
It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Graham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to drag Graham to the mat but Graham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Graham scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Graham on the inside.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Graham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jordan Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jones.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graham effectively controlling the action here.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Graham scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Graham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones looks gassed!
Graham cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones is rocked!
Graham drops Jones with a big left hand! Jones is injured, injured bad! Graham jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Graham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. 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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Greg Jackson has been cut.
Benson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jackson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Benson follows Jackson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Benson!
An out of breath Dan Benson 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Pur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Laskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kip Pur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kip Pur !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Laskey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laskey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pur instigates a clinch.
Laskey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pur jumps guard.
Pur controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laskey trying to control but Pur is working from the bottom.
Pur looking for a sweep. Not yet Pur , not yet.
Pur has his foot on Laskey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laskey works his way back into a safe position though.
Pur looking for a sweep. Not yet Pur , not yet.
Laskey looking to pass the guard.
Pur controlling the position.
Laskey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laskey postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laskey connects with a nice looking jab.
Laskey is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laskey swings for the body but Pur moves out of range.
Laskey closes the distance and clinches.
Pur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laskey lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laskey!
Laskey has managed to clinch.
Pur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laskey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laskey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pur blocks a body shot from Laskey.
Laskey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laskey is looking to break free of the clinch but Pur has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laskey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pur .
Laskey lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kip Pur has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pur keeps control of Laskey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laskey breaks the clinch.
Pur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laskey's guard.
Laskey keeping moving, preventing Pur from controlling successfully.
Pur postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laskey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pur throwing strikes from guard but Laskey blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laskey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pur , into his guard.
Laskey preventing the sweep.
Pur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laskey manages to get himself to full guard.
Laskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laskey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pur throws a big right hand that misses.
Laskey is trying to control the position but Pur postures up.
Pur throws a big right hand that misses.
Pur wants to control from the top but Laskey keeps moving.
Pur tries to free his leg and advance position but Laskey is retaining full guard.
Pur trying to control but Laskey is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laskey tries to clinch but Pur moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Laskey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kip Pur 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laskey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laskey throws a sloppy head kick and Pur moves out of range easily.
Pur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laskey's waist but Laskey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pur off to one side.
Pur clinches up with Laskey and pushes him back against the cage.
Laskey lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Laskey.
Laskey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laskey is trying to break the clinch but Pur has him pressed against the cage.
Pur is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Pur . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laskey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laskey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laskey trying to hold on to Pur 's head to control him but Pur postures up.
Laskey is staying active underneath Pur , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pur wants to work for an arm triangle but Laskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pur seems to be working for a kimura but Laskey defends the submission attempt.
Pur prevents Laskey from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pur uses his free foot to push down on Laskey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laskey.
Pur looking to finish with strikes here!
Laskey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pur .
Laskey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pur .
Pur 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pur misses with a head shot.
Pur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laskey is surviving well by controlling Pur 's body position as best he can.
Pur goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laskey is on top in guard.
Pur wants to sweep but no luck.
Laskey being controlled here momentarily.
Pur is looking for a triangle but Laskey pushes his legs off easily.
Laskey wants to stand but Pur has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur is pulling down on Laskey's head. It's preventing any offense from Laskey, at least for the moment.
Pur is working an open guard so Laskey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pur tries for a takedown but Laskey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laskey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Pur or perhaps it was just good defense by Laskey which made him look bad.
Jerry Laskey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laskey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pur .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laskey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pur .
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Laskey.
Pur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Kip Pur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kip Pur 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laskey tries to clinch up.
Laskey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pur .
Laskey lands with a nice body punch.
Laskey stuffs the takedown attempt from Pur . Pur gets slowly back to his feet.
Pur shoots in and drives through. Laskey sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Pur . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laskey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laskey misses with a few strikes there.
Laskey rushes Pur and presses him up against the cage.
Laskey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laskey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Laskey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laskey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laskey breaks from the clinch.
Laskey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laskey darts in and clinches Pur up against the cage.
Laskey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laskey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laskey moves into the clinch.
Laskey is looking to control Pur 's arms but Pur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laskey has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laskey is looking to control Pur 's arms but Pur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laskey has his back to the cage.
Laskey breaks the clinch.
Pur closes the distance and clinches up with Laskey, looking for a takedown. Pur pushes Laskey against the cage but Laskey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pur closes the distance and clinches up with Laskey, looking for a takedown. Pur pushes Laskey against the cage but Laskey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laskey throws a series of punches but Pur moves out of range.
Laskey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laskey fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Pur with that takedown attempt.
Laskey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pur is defended easily by Laskey.
Jerry Laskey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pur tries to keep at a distance but Laskey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laskey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pur dives in and grabs Laskey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laskey pushes down on Pur 's head and hops out.
Laskey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laskey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pur fails with a takedown attempt.
Laskey wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laskey defends it nicely.
Pur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laskey defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laskey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laskey wants it to stay on the feet.
Laskey has Pur up against the cage in a clinch.
Pur is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Laskey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kip Pur 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laskey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laskey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laskey forces Pur back against the cage and clinches.
Laskey breaks the clinch.
Laskey throws a series of punches but Pur avoids them all with ease.
Laskey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pur looking to sit in guard and control but Laskey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laskey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pur is working for a kimura but Laskey is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur is working for a kimura but Laskey is defending it quite comfortably.
Laskey pushes Pur off looking to stand but Pur dives back in and keeps control.
Laskey is controlling Pur 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laskey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pur .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laskey has a hand on Pur 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pur takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Laskey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laskey looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laskey is looking to get to half guard.
Laskey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pur trying to control from half guard but Laskey is working away.
Laskey wants to get back to his feet.
Pur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laskey keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laskey trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pur slips a jab and a cross from Laskey.
A head kick misses from Laskey.
No joy there for Laskey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laskey tries a head kick but it misses.
Laskey leaves Pur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laskey throws a series of punches but Pur avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laskey enables Pur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laskey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laskey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kip Pur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kip Pur 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Laskey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pur .
Laskey stuffs the takedown attempt from Pur . Pur gets slowly back to his feet.
Kip Pur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laskey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laskey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laskey is looking to clinch but Pur is avoiding it.
Laskey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pur moves forwards but Laskey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Pur with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Pur . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laskey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laskey tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laskey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laskey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laskey throws a series of punches but Pur moves out of range.
Pur with a poor takedown
and Laskey moves into the clinch.
Laskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pur looking to score a takedown here. Laskey is defending well but Pur drives through and ends up in Laskey's guard.
Laskey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pur throwing strikes from guard but Laskey blocks nicely.
Laskey keeping moving, preventing Pur from controlling successfully.
Pur 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laskey trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laskey throws a chopping leg kick but Pur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laskey scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laskey is looking to clinch.
Laskey clinches.
Pur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laskey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laskey tries to clinch there but Pur circles away.
Laskey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Laskey throws a nice looking combination but Pur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laskey pushes Pur up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laskey tries to break free but Pur pushes him back against the cage.
Laskey struggles to land a body shot inside as Pur controls his hands.
Pur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laskey stops a takedown attempt from Pur .
Laskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laskey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laskey throws a series of punches but Pur moves out of range.
Pur swats away the attempt to clinch by Laskey.
Nice sprawl there from Laskey as Pur shoots in.
Pur fails to land the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laskey tries to clinch up.
Pur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laskey wants to control but Pur postures up.
Pur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laskey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pur with the ground and pound but Laskey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Laskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laskey 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 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kip Pur !
Kip Pur retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babitu comes to the cage accompanied by Na Bogi Koya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rich's calf.
Rich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babitu avoids it really well and circles away.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Rich shoots for a takedown but Babitu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu's corner calls for a 1-2. Babitu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babitu can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Rich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Rich or perhaps it was just good defense by Babitu which made him look bad.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Babitu lands with an uppercut that bounces Rich off the cage and back into range.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babitu throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rich forces Babitu back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu is pushing Rich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Babitu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babitu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
Rich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Babitu's half guard.
Rich wants to control but Babitu is keeping him busy.
Babitu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rich is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babitu sees it coming and defends easily.
Rich seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich trying to control from Babitu's half guard. Babitu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rich tries to stand but Babitu is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Rich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rich if he has to take too many more of those.
Rich throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rich.
Rich gets the takedown into side control.
Rich tries to get to his feet but Babitu is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Rich in his guard.
Rich looking to sit in guard and control but Babitu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Rich 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.
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rich if he has to take too many more of those.
Rich has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rich is defended easily by Babitu.
Babitu thumps Rich with a low kick.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babitu.
Rich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Babitu scores with a push kick.
Babitu feints and then cracks Rich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rich down.
Babitu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babitu thuds his shin into the meat of Rich's side.
Rich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joeli Babitu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rich tries to clinch but Babitu is having none of it.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu connects with an inside leg kick.
Babitu misses with a body shot.
Babitu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babitu thumps Rich with a low kick.
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Rich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Rich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
Babitu lands with a good body shot.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Babitu shows good takedown defense.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Babitu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rich. That did some damage!
Babitu wants to slow Rich down by chopping away at his legs.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
Babitu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
Rich has his takedown stuffed
and Babitu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babitu.
Rich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Rich avoids the head kick by Babitu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rich.
Rich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babitu throws a head kick that Rich semi-blocks.
Babitu connects with a solid leg kick.
Babitu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
That kick from Babitu tenderised Rich's leg. Rich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babitu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rich.
Babitu keeps Rich at a distance using the push kick.
Babitu tries to keep at a distance but Rich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babitu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rich.
Babitu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich tries for a takedown but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rich is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Babitu connects with a solid leg kick.
Rich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babitu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rich.
Rich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babitu as he avoids it easily.
Babitu thumps Rich with a low kick.
Rich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babitu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rich. That did some damage!
Babitu misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babitu lands a nice looking body shot.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Babitu shows good takedown defense.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babitu circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rich is defended easily by Babitu.
Babitu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babitu thumps Rich with a low kick.
Rich blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babitu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu scores with a leg kick.
Babitu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Babitu lands but Rich takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Rich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babitu scores with a jab. Rich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babitu feints and then cracks Rich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rich down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babitu, right into the meat.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Rich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch but Babitu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babitu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Babitu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babitu. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu cracks the inside of Rich's front leg.
Rick Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Rich shoots in but Babitu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Babitu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babitu circles away.
Rich shoots in but Babitu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babitu connects with an inside leg kick.
Babitu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babitu tries to avoid it but Rich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babitu to the ground. Babitu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Babitu - the referee stops the clock and Rich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Babitu. Rich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babitu.
Babitu thows a body kick. Rich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rich.
Babitu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Babitu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rich tries to clinch up but Babitu circles away and keeps his distance.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
Babitu cracks Rich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rich blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rich shoots for a takedown but Babitu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Babitu scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Babitu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babitu connects with an inside leg kick.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
That kick from Babitu tenderised Rich's leg. Rich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babitu stuffs the takedown attempt from Rich. Rich gets slowly back to his feet.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babitu. That's going to slow Rich down.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babitu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Babitu lands a head kick. Rich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Babitu pushes Rich away with a front kick.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rich blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Babitu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babitu's waist but Babitu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rich off to one side.
Rich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babitu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rich can do to turn this around?
Rich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babitu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babitu, right into the meat.
Rich rushes Babitu and presses him up against the cage.
Babitu breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich tries for a takedown but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Babitu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babitu scores with a jab to the body.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babitu. Rich shrugs it off though.
Babitu cracks the inside of Rich's front leg.
Rich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babitu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rich's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babitu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Babitu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babitu.
Rich misses with a few strikes there.
Rich is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Babitu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babitu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rich will feel that in the morning.
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babitu circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babitu, right into the meat.
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rich.
Babitu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babitu scores with a leg kick.
Rich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rich. That did some damage!
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu leaves Rich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Babitu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Babitu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Rich moves out of range easily.
Babitu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Babitu slams his shin into Rich's torso.
Babitu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Babitu slams his shin into Rich's torso.
A cross from Babitu lands.
Joeli Babitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu had his way with Rick Rich in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babitu gets caught flat footed, as Rich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Babitu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rich's guard.
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babitu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babitu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rich managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Babitu. No joy for Rich on that attempt.
Rich avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Babitu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rich fails to land the takedown.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Rich's front leg but catches the back leg as Rich tries to avoid it.
Joeli Babitu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babitu, right into the meat.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu scores with a head kick. Rich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Rich moves out of range of the body kick from Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu scores with a spinning back kick!
Rich shoots in for a double leg but Babitu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Rich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rich showed some decent athleticism there.
Rich is just content to waste time from the top position. Babitu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Rich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Babitu scores with a nice body kick.
Rich has a takedown stuffed.
Rich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babitu swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Babitu lands but Rich takes it in his stride.
Rich dives in and grabs Babitu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babitu pushes down on Rich's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babitu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babitu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babitu.
Rick Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babitu throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeli Babitu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babitu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu retains his welterweight title!
Joeli Babitu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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