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Bushido 19: Jensen vs McDougle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Roper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Roper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roper slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcdonald looking to score a takedown here. Roper is defending well but Mcdonald drives through and ends up in Roper's guard.
Mcdonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roper's head.
Mcdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roper is keeping the position for now.
Mcdonald trying to control but Roper is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Roper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcdonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roper is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald pushes Roper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roper.
Mcdonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roper on his heels. He'll look to pass Roper's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcdonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdonald trying to control but Roper is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdonald postures up in Roper's guard and throws a big left but Roper blocks it.
Mcdonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Roper has wrist control.
Roper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Roper has wrist control.
Mcdonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roper is proving hard to escape from.
Mcdonald throwing strikes from guard but Roper blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roper keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcdonald postures up in Roper's guard and throws a big left but Roper blocks it.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Roper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Roper keeps moving.
Mcdonald throwing strikes from guard but Roper blocks nicely.
Mcdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Roper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcdonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Roper is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but Roper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Roper tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Mcdonald.
Roper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trey Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roper fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Roper as Mcdonald shoots in.
Roper misses with a low kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roper misses with a few strikes there.
Mcdonald needs to keep his hands up - Roper had a free shot at his head there.
Danga de danga de dang - Roper scores with a four punch combination!
Roper throws a solid leg kick but Mcdonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roper.
Roper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Roper misses with a few strikes there.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Roper, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Roper against the ropes but Roper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald fails to land the takedown.
Mcdonald looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roper wants it to stay on the feet.
Roper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcdonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roper misses with a head kick.
Roper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcdonald.
Roper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcdonald counters with a single leg into guard. Roper didn't expect that.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Roper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcdonald has Roper in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Mcdonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Roper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roper is fending him off so far but Mcdonald persists. Nope, Roper circles away and we're back to standing.
Roper throws a right and a left that Mcdonald avoids nicely.
Scott Roper is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcdonald shoots in for a double leg but Roper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott Roper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Mcdonald.
Mcdonald throws a series of punches but Roper moves out of range.
Roper looks to land a combination but Mcdonald avoids it well.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Roper sprawls well.
Roper scores with a shot to the body.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roper circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roper catches Mcdonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Roper. Those never looked like landing.
Roper misses with a double jab.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Roper tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roper throws a nice looking combination but Mcdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mcdonald wants to clinch but Roper slips to the side
and Roper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Roper does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roper looks to land a body kick but Mcdonald moved away.
Mcdonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roper's half guard.
Trey Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcdonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Roper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roper is proving hard to escape from.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Roper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald trying to control but Roper is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trey Mcdonald wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Roper as Mcdonald shoots in.
Roper stalks Mcdonald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcdonald's face. Mcdonald staggers backwards, shaken.
Roper throws a push kick but Mcdonald slaps the foot to one side.
Roper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roper.
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Roper sprawls well.
Roper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roper sprawls well. Roper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Roper throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roper.
Mcdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roper motions for Mcdonald to come forward. Roper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Roper scores with a four punch combination!
Roper swinging wildly here.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roper as he avoids it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roper leaves Mcdonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roper lands a jab-cross combination.
Roper punishes Mcdonald's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Roper.
Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roper.
A head kick misses from Roper.
Scott Roper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roper as he avoids it easily.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roper circles away.
Roper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Roper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roper fails to land with a series of punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roper misses with the combination.
Roper tries to sprawl but Mcdonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald postures up in Roper's guard and throws a big left but Roper blocks it.
Mcdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roper keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Mcdonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Roper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roper wants it to stay on the feet.
Roper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcdonald backs up against the ropes.
A combination from Roper does no damage.
No luck for Mcdonald with that takedown attempt.
Roper misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Roper which made him look bad.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald checks the leg kick.
Roper is looking to wear down Mcdonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Roper does no damage.
Roper lands a two punch combo.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roper throws a head kick but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Roper lands with a nice combination. Mcdonald backs away looking to recover.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roper but Roper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roper fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcdonald fails to land the takedown.
Roper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcdonald eats them both and turns towards Roper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Roper showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Trey Mcdonald!
Trey Mcdonald wins by unanimous decision!
Trey Mcdonald tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangief Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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271 lbs
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Zangief!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Zangief takes a swing at Melendez's ribcage but misses.
Zangief looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zangief gets a double leg takedown into Melendez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Melendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zangief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zangief has managed to get both his arms back between Melendez's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zangief throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zangief is in close to Melendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zangief trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zangief is looking to work some ground and pound but Melendez has wrist control.
Zangief working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zangief distracts Melendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zangief frees his head nicely. Oh but Melendez has switched to an armbar! Zangief is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Damien Melendez!
An out of breath Damien Melendez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Zenkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Zenkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenkowski avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fails to land the takedown.
Zenkowski lands with an overhand left.
Smith Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zenkowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith Jr dives in and grabs Zenkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zenkowski pushes down on Smith Jr's head and hops out.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zenkowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zenkowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zenkowski scores with a nice strike.
Zenkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Trey Smith Jr has been cut.
Zenkowski scores with a one two! Smith Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zenkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zenkowski cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Zenkowski cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Zenkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zenkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr fails with the takedown.
Brutus Zenkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Smith Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenkowski throws a one two combo.
Smith Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zenkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zenkowski looks to land a combination. Smith Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zenkowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Brutus Zenkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Zenkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zenkowski with a nice cross.
Zenkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zenkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Zenkowski.
Zenkowski thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zenkowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zenkowski scores with the left hand. Smith Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenkowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zenkowski lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Zenkowski finish him?
Zenkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh!!! Zenkowski has knocked Smith Jr down with a huge combo! Zenkowski steps away and waves a wobbly Smith Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zenkowski connects with a single shot there.
Zenkowski cracks Smith Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zenkowski finish him?
Smith Jr fails with the takedown.
Zenkowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zenkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zenkowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zenkowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zenkowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zenkowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Zenkowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zenkowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zenkowski with a jab.
Zenkowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zenkowski connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Smith Jr covering up! Zenkowski comes in with a big uppercut and Smith Jr goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutus Zenkowski!
As Brutus Zenkowski got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was back to pondering my mortality.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between P.W. Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). W. Herman and Adam Rubio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, P.W. Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Rubio clinches.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Herman to keep the fight standing.
Herman lands with a light punch inside.
Rubio blocks a body shot from Herman.
Rubio tries to pull guard but Herman won't allow it.
Rubio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubio backwards.
Rubio gets control of Herman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rubio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rubio is controlling Herman's posture.
Rubio 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rubio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubio tries to clinch but Herman moves out of range.
Herman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rubio. Rubio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubio looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
P.W. Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
Herman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herman misses with an uppercut.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herman.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herman.
Herman throws a nice looking combination but Rubio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Rubio.
Herman avoids the head kick by Rubio.
Rubio wants to clinch but Herman slips to the side
and Herman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubio closes the distance but Herman moves to the side
and Rubio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubio fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubio.
Herman looks to land a left hand but Rubio moved out of range nicely.
Rubio is looking to clinch.
Herman misses the shot to the body.
Rubio doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubio wants to clinch but Herman slips to the side
and Herman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herman is looking to clinch.
Herman misses with a two punch combination.
Rubio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herman moves into the clinch.
Rubio tries to work over Herman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Rubio avoids a wild elbow strike from Herman.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubio pushes Herman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubio letting Herman take a breather here.
Herman misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio fails to pull guard.
Herman has Rubio pushed against the ropes.
Rubio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Herman's defenses.
Herman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rubio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio fails with the takedown.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herman just misses with a punch to the body.
Herman avoids the head kick by Rubio.
Rubio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herman's sensitive parts.
Rubio takes one to the side of the head.
P.W. Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Rubio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubio drops his hands momentarily and Herman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herman swings for the body but Rubio moves out of range.
Herman blocks a head kick by Rubio.
Rubio throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Rubio throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rubio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
Herman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubio.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Herman tries a head kick but it misses.
Herman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Herman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubio closes the distance and pushes Herman back into the ropes.
Rubio managing to block the knees to the body from Herman.
Herman stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Herman.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio fails to pull guard.
Herman gets underhooks to prevent Rubio's takedown attempt.
Herman misses with a body punch.
Rubio avoids a wild elbow strike from Herman.
Rubio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herman prevents it.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio avoids the head kick by Herman.
Rubio tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Rubio tries to clinch but Herman moves away
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herman!
Rubio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
Rubio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herman was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rubio looking to sit in guard and control but Herman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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!
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio wants to hit a switch here but Herman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rubio there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rubio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rubio is trying to stand back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is really stuck here.
Rubio prevents Herman from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rubio wants to escape the position.
Herman trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Herman keeps control of the position as Rubio tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that P.W. Herman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herman misses with a looping left.
Rubio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Herman misses
and Rubio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubio is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Rubio blocks the low kick.
Herman lands a really nice looking cross but Rubio seems unphased.
Rubio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herman misses with a combination
and Rubio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rubio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Rubio with that takedown attempt.
Rubio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubio throws a sloppy head kick and Herman moves out of range easily.
Herman misses with a straight left.
A big left from Herman misses.
Some wild striking there from Herman.
Rubio slips under a jab.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses.
Herman throws a hook but Rubio blocks it.
P.W. Herman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubio moves out of range as Herman strikes.
Rubio clinches.
Rubio has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubio as Herman tries to tie him up.
Rubio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Herman uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio can't keep his opponent in guard - Herman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Rubio is defending well.
Herman trying to control the action but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Rubio trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Herman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're going to have a standup here because P.W. Herman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herman misses with a head kick.
Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman throws a lazy head kick
and Rubio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Herman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rubio is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubio manages to avoid it.
Herman keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rubio moves out of range as Herman strikes.
Herman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubio on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubio.
A punch lands to the side of Rubio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Herman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Rubio.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubio closes the distance and pushes Herman back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubio tries to pull guard but Herman won't allow it.
P.W. Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
Rubio drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubio is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio wants to pass the guard but Herman is keeping the position.
Rubio passes into half guard.
Rubio with the ground and pound but Herman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
Rubio is looking to advance position but Herman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Herman wants to control the pace but Rubio is squirming around nicely.
Rubio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rubio wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Herman trying to control from half guard but Rubio is working away.
Rubio wants to control but Herman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. P.W. Herman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rubio throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Herman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rubio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Rubio shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Herman stuffs the takedown attempt from Rubio. Rubio gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubio throws a head punch that misses.
Rubio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rubio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rubio looking for a takedown.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Rubio improves position.
Herman lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to P.W. Herman.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for P.W. Herman!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Adam Rubio!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for P.W. Herman!
P.W. Herman wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rig Dig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Magellan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rig Dig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Magellan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magellan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magellan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magellan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dig keeping moving, preventing Magellan from controlling successfully.
Magellan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dig has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Magellan is looking to defend but Dig has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Magellan! Dig pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Magellan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rig Dig!
Rig Dig thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Good comes to the ring accompanied by The Boxer. Blunt has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonny Good had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt dives in and scores a takedown into Good's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Good is keeping the position for now.
Blunt preventing the sweep.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Blunt wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
Blunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Good works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Good looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blunt is one step ahead there.
Blunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Good not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blunt wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Good is keeping the position.
Blunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Good is defending well.
Blunt wants to control but Good is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is putting a hurting on Good here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blunt working away.
Good takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Good struggling a bit here.
Blunt trying to control the position but Good is working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blunt in side control, throwing shots but Good defends.
Good is trying to control Blunt's posture but Blunt avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Blunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Good is trying to control Blunt's posture but Blunt avoids it.
Blunt advances to mount.
Blunt looking to control but Good is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Good tries to improve his position but instead Blunt has taken his back!
Good manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Blunt is now in side control.
Blunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Good, who protects the arm well.
Blunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Good keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Good rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blunt's guard! Nice work there by Good!
Good has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Good passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Good slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Blunt.
Good landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blunt 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.
Blunt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blunt wants to control the action here but instead Good manages to pass to full mount!
Good can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blunt is looking to escape.
Blunt tries to reverse the position but Good maintains control.
Good looking for a guillotine from mount but Blunt is having none of it.
Blunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blunt regains half guard.
Blunt tries to get to full guard but Good has control of the leg.
Good working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blunt's thigh. Blunt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Good wants to control from the top but Blunt keeps moving.
Good wants to pass the guard but Blunt is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Good has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blunt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Good is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blunt pulls down on the head and he's put Good to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Blunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Marie Mubiala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Marie Mubiala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kosugi misses.
Mubiala throws a sloppy head kick and Kosugi moves out of range easily.
Kosugi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mubiala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ichiro Kosugi has been cut.
Kosugi pushes Mubiala up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kosugi - that landed with a thud.
Mubiala working aggressively here.
Kosugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubiala controls his hands.
Mubiala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosugi's efforts to push away.
Kosugi lands a right hand.
Mubiala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mubiala manages to break the clinch.
Mubiala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jean Marie Mubiala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubiala connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubiala thuds his shin into the meat of Kosugi's side.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mubiala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mubiala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosugi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kosugi working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Kosugi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mubiala takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mubiala tries to buck Kosugi off but Kosugi is having none of it.
Kosugi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosugi is looking to take a break and control but Mubiala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mubiala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi working the ground and pound but Mubiala is defending the strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kosugi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mubiala is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mubiala is looking for a sweep.
Kosugi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mubiala is looking for a sweep.
Mubiala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mubiala sneaks back into half guard.
Mubiala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosugi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mubiala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi throws a strike but Mubiala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kosugi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mubiala is retaining full guard.
Mubiala keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully.
Mubiala wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosugi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubiala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kosugi pushes Mubiala off looking to stand but Mubiala dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kosugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kosugi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mubiala!
Mubiala is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosugi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Mubiala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mubiala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosugi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mubiala! More shots from Kosugi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichiro Kosugi!
Ichiro Kosugi very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luigi Megani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Rogers's chin.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megani looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Megani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Megani moves out of range easily.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Megani pushes him off.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Megani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Megani throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Megani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Megani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Megani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers won't allow Megani to pass to mount.
Megani is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Megani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Megani moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers is not content to let Megani control the position.
Megani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jimmy Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Megani moves out of range easily.
Megani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luigi Megani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Megani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megani avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Megani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Megani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Megani missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Megani circles away.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megani manages to avoid it.
Rogers slips a jab from Megani.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Megani.
Jimmy Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Megani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Megani misses the target.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Megani.
Megani throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Megani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
Megani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Megani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Megani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Megani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Megani is controlling him.
Megani wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Megani content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luigi Megani was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Megani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Megani is avoiding it.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Megani's head but Megani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megani slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Megani misses with a looping right.
Megani catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Megani throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
A jab from Megani does it's job there.
Megani misses with a left hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Megani misses.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Megani's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Megani.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Megani misses with a straight left.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Megani misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Megani.
Rogers throws a nice head kick!
Megani throws a big shot that misses.
Megani throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megani misses the jab.
Megani misses the jab.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Megani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Megani throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Megani misses with a looping right.
Megani misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Megani loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Megani misses with an uppercut
and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rogers prevents the takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Megani tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Megani misses with a hook.
Rogers slips under a jab from Megani.
Megani throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megani looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Megani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Megani throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megani scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Megani fails with the takedown.
Megani throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Megani moves out of range easily.
Megani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Megani is defended easily by Rogers.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Rogers moves to clinch but Megani breaks away
and Megani counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Megani throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megani swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Megani lands with an overhand left.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Megani.
Megani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Megani somewhat.
Rogers throws a head kick that Megani semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Megani misses.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megani.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Megani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Megani throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Megani swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Megani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick but Megani moves out of range.
Megani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Megani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers feints with a jab and clips Megani right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Megani is sent crashing into the canvas and Rogers leaps in for the kill! Megani tries to get to his feet but Rogers is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Megani is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Rogers!
After the fight, Jimmy Rogers 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 Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devour . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
245 lbs
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27
290 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle throws a front kick aimed at Jensen's knee but Jensen avoids it well.
McDougle misses with a hook to the body
and Jensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from McDougle tenderised Jensen's leg. Jensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDougle misses with a low kick.
McDougle slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
McDougle throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Jensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen throws a looping overhand right but McDougle ducks down to avoid it.
McDougle lands with a kick to the temple. Jensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Jensen.
McDougle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jensen defending well as McDougle loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Jensen.
Jensen connects with a single shot there.
Jensen slips under a jab.
McDougle throws a low kick but Jensen moves out of range easily.
McDougle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDougle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jensen is able to avoid easily.
McDougle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDougle with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws the left hand but McDougle avoids the punch easily.
McDougle lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arnie McDougle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDougle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Jensen blocks the low kick.
Arnie McDougle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen tries for a takedown but McDougle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDougle.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jensen instigates a clinch.
A short right from McDougle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle misses with a body punch.
Jensen lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDougle.
McDougle tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDougle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Jensen is working for takedown but McDougle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jensen has a couple of punches blocked by McDougle.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from McDougle.
McDougle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jensen is trying to stall.
McDougle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDougle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDougle working aggressively here.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but McDougle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jensen fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDougle controlling the action here for a moment.
Jensen is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by McDougle.
Jensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jensen.
That has opened up Arnie McDougle's cut even more.
McDougle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDougle.
McDougle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDougle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
McDougle blocks an uppercut.
McDougle tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDougle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDougle misses the shot to the body.
McDougle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jensen.
McDougle lands a left and a right that send Jensen crashing to the mat, dazed. McDougle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen misses with an uppercut.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDougle defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from McDougle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDougle lands a big head kick that sends Jensen tumbling to the mat! McDougle takes a step backwards and waves Jensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDougle throws a head kick but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDougle but McDougle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDougle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDougle misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen just misses with a punch to the body.
McDougle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
McDougle throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jensen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with an uppercut
and McDougle counters with a low kick, right behind Jensen 's knee.
Jensen scores with a nice head shot.
McDougle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDougle slips under a jab from Jensen.
Jensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDougle.
Jensen swinging wildly here.
McDougle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen fails to land the takedown.
McDougle connects with a crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes one to the side of the head.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDougle.
McDougle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from McDougle tenderised Jensen's leg. Jensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDougle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jensen, pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from McDougle.
McDougle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
McDougle pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McDougle is working Jensen over against the ropes.
McDougle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
McDougle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McDougle.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDougle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
McDougle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDougle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for McDougle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDougle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougle pushes Jensen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McDougle on the inside.
Good body shot from McDougle.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDougle lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDougle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
McDougle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jensen swings wildly with an uppercut but McDougle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDougle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie McDougle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDougle has Jensen up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDougle scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDougle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDougle looking to stall.
McDougle digs a right hand into Jensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jensen's gas tank.
McDougle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jensen looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from McDougle.
McDougle pushes Jensen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from McDougle.
A short right from McDougle on the inside.
McDougle pushes Jensen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDougle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDougle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDougle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDougle scores with a shot to the side of Jensen's head.
McDougle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDougle.
McDougle lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDougle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnie McDougle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDougle lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
McDougle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jensen is rocked!
McDougle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jensen with a big uppercut! Jensen tries to clinch up but McDougle pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Jensen to the mat! Jensen covers up and McDougle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arnie McDougle!
A relieved looking Arnie McDougle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SMALL AXE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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27
179 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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29
203 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a body kick.
Diamond takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamond wants it to stay on the feet.
Diamond swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Diamond throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Diamond misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diamond misses with a hook
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control.
Stone looking to control but instead Diamond has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diamond has hold of Stone's hands but Stone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diamond actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diamond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Diamond tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Diamond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diamond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Diamond defends it.
Diamond is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diamond working a defensive guard here.
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Diamond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamond is keeping the position for now.
Stone passes Diamond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Diamond is concentrating on defense, preventing Stone from advancing position.
Diamond works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone is working Diamond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone passes into half guard.
Stone is trying to control. Diamond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone thows a huge punch but Diamond dodges it nicely.
Diamond trying to control here.
Stone controlling the pace.
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diamond defends it well.
Stone 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.
Diamond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Diamond trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diamond actively working from the bottom here.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Diamond trying to control but Stone postures up.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
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!
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Diamond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diamond is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diamond's head.
Diamond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diamond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diamond looking to control.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone pushes down on Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diamond wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diamond wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Diamond defends it.
Diamond is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond misses with a body shot
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Both fighters circling a little - Stone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Diamond in the body.
Jason Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Diamond misses with a shot to the body
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diamond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diamond.
A good leg kick by Diamond.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diamond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Diamond is out of range.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Diamond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Stone throws a low kick but Diamond avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stone.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Stone dives in and grabs Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamond pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Ben Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Diamond misses with a body kick.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Nice takedown defense from Diamond. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Diamond connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Diamond has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stone.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone moves away from the strike by Diamond.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diamond.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
Diamond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Diamond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a good, hard body kick but Diamond shrugs it off.
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ben Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond is trying to keep Stone in close.
Diamond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stone passes into side control.
Stone landing strikes.
Stone moves into full mount!
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Diamond but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diamond is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diamond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diamond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone thows a huge punch but Diamond dodges it nicely.
Stone wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Stone 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.
Diamond tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diamond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Diamond defends it.
Stone prevents Diamond from improving his position.
Stone controlling the action here.
Diamond is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diamond is looking for a triangle here but Stone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Stone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stone prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diamond is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Stone trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Stone cracks Diamond with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone working the head with strikes.
Diamond tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Stone landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone working away.
Stone landing a few strikes.
Stone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diamond is trying to improve his position.
Diamond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stone working the head with strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diamond down.
Stone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diamond tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Stone working away.
Diamond is looking for a sweep.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Diamond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diamond checks a leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Diamond.
That kick from Diamond tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diamond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diamond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Diamond ducks down to avoid it.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Diamond throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone tries to work over Diamond's front leg with a kick but Diamond checks it.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diamond tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diamond is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diamond wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Stone slips a jab from Diamond.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Diamond scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Diamond tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diamond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Stone looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Diamond in his tracks momentarily.
Stone avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.
Jason Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Diamond slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Diamond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diamond misses with a straight left.
Diamond tries to land a body kick
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diamond misses with a straight right.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diamonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Stone is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamond defends it nicely.
Diamond lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone avoids the body shot from Diamond.
A left and a right from Diamond both land. Nice combination.
Diamond cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diamond delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Diamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Ben Stone wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ben Stone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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