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GFC 20: Hill vs. Austin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Garcia!
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, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Garcia has hold of Gustafsson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gustafsson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Garcia cranks the arm and Gustafsson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gustafsson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Garcia!
Brian Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Reading (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Reading has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Gardner'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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Reading!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reading tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reading!
Reading is squirming around, avoiding Gardner's attempts to control the action.
Gardner is landing with some decent strikes but Reading is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gardner landing strikes from the mount and Reading is in trouble!
It looks like Taylor Reading has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reading turns into him and now he's in Gardner's guard.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reading is one step ahead there.
Gardner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardner tries to get out of the position.
Gardner trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Reading is proving a slippery customer.
Reading stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner.
Reading being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ray Gardner just wasn't active enough.
Reading shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Reading keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner misses the body punch
and Reading counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardner's knee momentarily.
Gardner leaves Reading with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Reading.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reading looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardner throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reading throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardner's waist but Gardner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reading off to one side.
Reading gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gardner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gardner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gardner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reading's head.
Gardner thows a huge punch but Reading dodges it nicely.
Gardner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reading looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner slips a nice elbow through Reading's hands, connecting with Reading's forehead.
Gardner stands up and beckons Reading to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gardner wants to slow Reading down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gardner showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gardner winds up and cracks Reading with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reading 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.
Gardner drops an elbow to the side of Reading's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Reading's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reading fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardner manages to avoid it.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gardner tries to keep at a distance but Reading has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reading tries to pull guard but Gardner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gardner wants to stall.
Reading tries to pull guard but Gardner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gardner is trying to break free.
Gardner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reading can't get the takedown.
Ray Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Reading.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reading is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gardner wants to take the fight to the mat but Reading manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gardner can't get the takedown.
Reading pulls guard successfully.
Gardner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reading is keeping the position for now.
Gardner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reading keeping full guard, as Gardner tries to pass.
Reading keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to free his leg and advance position but Reading is retaining full guard.
Reading tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reading is looking to stand up but Gardner isn't so interested in that idea.
Reading is breathing heavily.
Gardner is standing up over Reading. Reading looks to escape but Gardner dives into side control.
Gardner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gardner working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Reading's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner cracks Reading with a big right hand but Reading just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gardner landing a few strikes.
Gardner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reading takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gardner lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Gardner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gardner trying to control the position but Reading is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reading taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gardner scoring with punches and elbows.
Gardner landing a few strikes.
Gardner wants to control but Reading is keeping him busy.
Gardner scoring with punches and elbows.
Gardner cracks Reading with a big elbow.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reading can do to turn this around?
Gardner happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Reading's cut.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gardner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reading is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reading has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reading tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gardner seems to be working for a kimura but Reading defends the submission attempt.
Gardner passes to side control.
Gardner working the ground and pound from side control.
Gardner wants to control but Reading is keeping him busy.
Reading takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner tries for a kimura but Reading is defending well.
Reading taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner is putting a hurting on Reading here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gardner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reading takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gardner is putting a hurting on Reading here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reading is being controlled here.
Reading is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to control the action but Reading is working from the bottom.
Gardner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner cracks Reading with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gardner scores with punches from side control.
Reading taking a bit of punishment here - Gardner scoring with strikes.
Gardner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gardner scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner cracks Reading with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That has opened up Taylor Reading's cut even more.
Reading taking a bit of punishment here - Gardner scoring with strikes.
Gardner landing strikes.
Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reading to see if he's OK.
Gardner landing strikes.
Gardner lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reading keeps working.
Reading takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The cut above Taylor Reading's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gardner is putting a hurting on Reading here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gardner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gardner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gardner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gardner lands a nice forearm strike.
Gardner lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gardner lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor Reading has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Gardner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Gardner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Uno dos tres, Cinco seis siete... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teofilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Stevenson looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott misses with a body shot.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Scott backpedaling.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Scott defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that 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.
Scott digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Nate Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Scott slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott walks into a jab.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Scott.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson with a jab.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott staying out of range there.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Scott slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stevenson lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson with a jab.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Scott misses with the combination.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Scott's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott misses with the combination.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Stevenson tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Scott's belly button to the back.
Stevenson stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nate Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teofilo Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofilo Stevenson!
Teofilo Stevenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Hayworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Hayworth looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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25
175 lbs
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163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Hayworth!
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, Franco Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Hayworth working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hayworth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayworth is trying to break free.
Rivera has hold of one of Hayworth's legs. Hayworth is fighting the takedown attempt but Rivera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hayworth is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayworth is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera controlling Hayworth's posture.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hayworth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivera for as long as he can get away with.
Hayworth is breathing heavily.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Hayworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hayworth.
Hayworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera forces Hayworth back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayworth is defending well.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harold Hayworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Rivera.
Rivera has Hayworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayworth wants to break free but Rivera has control.
Hayworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch but Hayworth is having none of it.
Rivera throws a head kick but Hayworth moves out of range.
Hayworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayworth circles away.
Hayworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayworth tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hayworth was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Hayworth is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rivera stays in close to Hayworth's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Rivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivera tries to clinch but Hayworth is having none of it.
Harold Hayworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera has Hayworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayworth is trying to keep an underhook but Rivera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hayworth wants to get back to full guard.
Rivera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rivera. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand but Hayworth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayworth pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Franco Rivera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Hayworth avoids it.
Rivera rushes Hayworth and presses him up against the cage.
Rivera looking for a takedown.
Harold Hayworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Rivera.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is pushing Hayworth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hayworth tries to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling the position.
Hayworth tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayworth to keep the fight standing.
Rivera wants to take the fight to the mat but Hayworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rivera lands a takedown into guard.
Rivera controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Franco Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hayworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Hayworth persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera closes the distance and pushes Hayworth back into the cage.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayworth's waist but Hayworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayworth circles away.
Hayworth throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Hayworth is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Hayworth.
Harold Hayworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Rivera.
Hayworth throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivera pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hayworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera pulls Hayworth in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayworth defends it easily.
Rivera pulls Hayworth in to control the position.
Hayworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera is controlling Hayworth's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayworth pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivera misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivera pulls guard.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Hayworth from controlling successfully.
Hayworth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rivera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayworth stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harold Hayworth just wasn't active enough.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Rivera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harold Hayworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayworth has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Rivera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro has chosen Matenrou Opera - Dolce as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro thumps Baker with a low kick.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body
and Baker counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Akabaro feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Nice shot lands for Akabaro.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akabaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Akabaro misses.
Akabaro throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Akabaro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akabaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akabaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Nice shot by Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akabaro misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akabaro. That one must have hurt.
Akabaro throws a low kick, looking for Baker's leg but Baker calmly moves out of range.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Baker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akabaro lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro misses with a head kick.
Akabaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a lazy body kick
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker drives through and clinches with Akabaro against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akabaro's efforts to push away.
Akabaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akabaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Baker moves his leg out of the way.
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akabaro counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.
Akabaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akabaro can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker moves forwards but Akabaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Johny Baker has been cut.
Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akabaro momentarily.
Akabaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Baker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Akabaro looks to throw a body kick
and Baker counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a left and a right that send Baker crashing to the mat, dazed. Akabaro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Baker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker leaves his chin hanging out and Akabaro seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Baker crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze comes to the cage accompanied by i stand alone. Dutch Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Haze !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malapitan counters with a left and a right that stings Haze .
Haze throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dutch Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Malapitan counters with a left and a right that stings Haze .
Malapitan throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Malapitan moved out of range.
Malapitan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haze misses with a hook
and Malapitan counters with a series of strikes. Haze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haze misses with a looping left.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze misses with a hook.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Haze .
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan misses with a two punch combination.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malapitan's head.
Dutch Haze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze misses with a left hand
and Malapitan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Haze is defending it quite comfortably.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to escape.
Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Malapitan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malapitan wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy.
Haze gets full guard.
Malapitan is looking to stand up but Haze won't let him.
Haze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malapitan's guard.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malapitan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Haze wants to hold on but Malapitan pushes him away.
Haze is trying to escape the mount.
Haze is squirming around, avoiding Malapitan's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan avoids the attempt from Haze to control.
Malapitan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan lands a big elbow.
Haze sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haze looking for submissions off his back.
Malapitan working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haze wants to improve his position but Malapitan is controlling well.
Malapitan wants to stand but Haze has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raje Malapitan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
and Haze counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Malapitan! He's just covering up as Haze starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Haze !
After the fight, Dutch Haze 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 Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nayoui kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is nWo Theme. Monroe has chosen Lil' Troy Wanna Be A Baller as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noriyuki Nayoui!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayoui checks a leg kick.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Nayoui avoids nicely.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Nayoui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayoui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe misses with a hook. Nayoui ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Nayoui moved out of range nicely.
Tre Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayoui misses the shot to the body.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nayoui counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
Nayoui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayoui lands a body shot.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Nayoui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Nayoui takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Nayoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nayoui bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Nayoui counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Nayoui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nayoui's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nayoui duly obliges.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nayoui counter with a right hand.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Nayoui moved out of range nicely.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Nayoui counters with a right hand to the body.
Monroe looks winded!
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Nayoui counters with a nice body shot.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Nayoui counters with a straight right hand.
Nayoui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nayoui lands a left and a right that send Monroe crashing to the mat, dazed. Nayoui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Monroe is rocked!
It looks like Tre Monroe has been cut.
Nayoui is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nayoui shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Monroe takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nayoui sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Monroe bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noriyuki Nayoui!
Noriyuki Nayoui retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Rick Ashton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Carter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Ashton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ashton controlling the position.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Ashton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ashton is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ashton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Rooster. The crowd seem to be enjoying Austin's choice of entrance music: Stone Cold Entrance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Austin 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.
Hill is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Hill seems keen to control Austin's posture.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill looking to control.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Austin on the ground.
Austin stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
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!
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill 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.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Hill's guard.
Austin stops Hill from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to pass the guard.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Austin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Austin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hill wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Austin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Austin with the ground and pound from mount.
Austin lands a big elbow.
Hill manages to control the position for a moment.
Austin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Austin lands with some strikes.
Austin with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Austin dominating with strikes here.
Austin lands with some strikes.
Austin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Austin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Austin with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Austin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Austin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Austin looking to secure an arm triangle but Hill defends it well.
Austin wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
Austin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hill has worked his arm free - good work by Hill!
Hill wants to control but Austin postures up.
Austin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hill some visible discomfort.
Hill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Austin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hill tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Austin cracks Hill with a big elbow.
Austin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Austin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Austin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hill sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet.
Austin lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Austin throws an elbow but Hill slips to the side and avoids it well.
Austin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hill sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Austin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Austin.
Austin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Austin wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steve Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Austin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hill napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill pushes Austin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Austin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Austin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hill is avoiding damage well.
Austin is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Austin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Austin lands a few punches from side control.
Austin cracks Hill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Austin working away.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Austin working the ground and pound but Hill is defending the strikes.
Austin is putting a hurting on Hill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill trying to control here.
Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is nestled in close to Hill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Austin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Austin eventually gives up the hold.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
Austin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Austin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Austin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin really dominated that 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.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Austin shoots in.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
A nice combination there by Hill.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Austin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Hill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Austin connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Austin is chipping away with strikes.
Austin scoring with punches and elbows.
Austin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
Hill taking a bit of punishment here - Austin scoring with strikes.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin moves into full mount!
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Austin's attempts to control the action.
Hill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Austin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Austin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill tries to hold on but Austin postures up.
The referee warns Hill that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill wants to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
Hill can't escape the position.
Austin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hill tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Austin breaks from Hill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Austin.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Austin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Austin.
Austin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Austin goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill.
Hill is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Austin has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trinity Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
Austin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Austin gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Hill's guard.
Hill controlling the position.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill has his hands on Austin's head, controlling the position.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trinity Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to stand and escape but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Austin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Hill has his feet on Austin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill which made him look bad.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Austin tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Austin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin winds up and cracks Hill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Austin.
I've got Austin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Steve Austin is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Steve Austin 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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