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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna misses with a hook. Dredd ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Te Huna misses.
Te Huna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dredd misses with a double jab.
Te Huna throws a combination. Dredd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dominic Dredd has been cut.
Te Huna lands a left and a right that send Dredd crashing to the mat, dazed. Te Huna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dredd is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Te Huna fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Te Huna misses its intended target.
Oooooh!!! Te Huna has knocked Dredd down with a huge combo! Te Huna steps away and waves a wobbly Dredd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Dredd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Te Huna throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Te Huna.
Te Huna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd seems to have got his legs back now.
Te Huna misses with a looping left.
Dredd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Te Huna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Te Huna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dredd shoots for a takedown but Te Huna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Te Huna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with the combination.
Dredd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Te Huna was well out of range. Poor timing from Dredd.
Te Huna misses with an uppercut.
Dredd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Te Huna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Huna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dredd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Te Huna finds it's way through Dredd's defenses.
Dredd throws a front kick aimed at Te Huna's knee but Te Huna avoids it well.
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!
Te Huna works Dredd's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Te Huna does no damage.
A jab lands there for Te Huna.
Te Huna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Te Huna blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dredd.
Te Huna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Te Huna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
and Te Huna counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dredd! He's just covering up as Te Huna starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Te Huna!
A very excited looking James Te Huna 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Stevens looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a leg kick but Sagdiyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sagdiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sagdiyev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sagdiyev trying to control the position.
Stevens won't allow Sagdiyev to get back to his feet.
Sagdiyev controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens stands and throws Sagdiyev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sagdiyev is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sagdiyev controls the position for a moment.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stevens trying to control the position but Sagdiyev is working away.
Stevens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sagdiyev to his feet.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevens is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sagdiyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagdiyev is defending well.
Stevens is chipping away with strikes.
Sagdiyev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stevens is controlling him well.
Sagdiyev looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stevens lands a few punches from side control.
Stevens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sagdiyev, who protects the arm well.
Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sagdiyev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
Stevens slows the pace down.
Stevens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sagdiyev trying his best to control but Stevens has mounted him.
Sagdiyev is squirming around, avoiding Stevens's attempts to control the action.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Stevens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Sagdiyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sagdiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sagdiyev tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
Sagdiyev wants to get up but he can't break Stevens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagdiyev defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Sagdiyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagdiyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagdiyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Sagdiyev pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagdiyev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagdiyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens stands up and waves to Sagdiyev to follow him.
Sagdiyev is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sagdiyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevens postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens works over Sagdiyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sagdiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stevens landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sagdiyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sagdiyev takes a nasty elbow to the side of 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!
Stevens tries for a kimura but Sagdiyev is defending well.
Stevens in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sagdiyev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randall Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by lunatic fringe. Cosmo Starstryder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starstryder throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starstryder moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Starstryder's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Starstryder is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Starstryder is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Johnson!
Michael Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Mike Stallion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton moves in looking to clinch but Stallion pushes him off.
A combination from Stallion does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branton.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branton lands with a slapping head kick.
Branton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Branton wants to clinch but Stallion slips to the side
and Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Branton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stallion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Stallion. Beautiful body shot.
Stallion missing with a left hand there. Branton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stallion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallion swats away the attempt to clinch by Branton.
A big left from Stallion misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stallion looks to throw the jab but Branton is out of range.
Billy Branton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stallion blocks a head kick by Branton.
Branton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stallion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Branton moves in looking to clinch but Stallion pushes him off.
Stallion throws a body punch but Branton moves out of range.
Branton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branton closes the distance but Stallion moves to the side
and Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Branton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Branton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton gets a clinch.
Branton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Branton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stallion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branton lands a high kick!
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.
Stallion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branton darts in and clinches Stallion up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton misses with a body punch.
Branton has Stallion pressed against the cage, preventing Stallion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Branton has Stallion pressed against the cage, preventing Stallion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stallion has had enough of the clinch but Branton keeps him there for the moment.
Stallion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stallion throws a series of punches but Branton moves out of range.
Stallion thuds a left hand into Branton's body.
Branton tries to clinch up.
Branton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion swings for the body but Branton moves out of range.
Branton shoots in looking for a takedown but Stallion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branton has closed the distance and engaged Stallion in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branton.
Branton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wants to break free but Branton has control.
Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branton wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branton shoots in and drives through. Stallion sprawls well.
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!
Branton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion punishes Branton's body with a nice straight punch.
Branton wants to clinch but Stallion slips to the side
and Stallion counters with a nice body shot.
Branton is breathing heavily.
Branton wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stallion throws a combination that misses
and Branton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Branton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stallion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stallion dominated that round.
That's time! Branton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stallion lands a glancing blow to the side of Branton's head.
Sloppy strikes from Stallion. Those never looked like landing.
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.
Billy Branton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stallion circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stallion counter with a right hand.
Branton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Branton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stallion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branton doesn't manage to clinch there - Stallion circles away.
A left lands for Stallion.
Branton is rocked!
Stallion lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a double jab.
Mike Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branton wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Branton gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stallion wants to get back to his feet.
Branton is trying to control. Stallion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stallion wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton is looking for a kimura here.
Branton throwing shots but Stallion is blocking nicely.
Stallion is trying to stand back up but Branton is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion is not content to let Branton control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Branton.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stallion can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton prevents Stallion from standing back up.
Branton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stallion tries to kick Branton off but Branton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stallion tries to kick Branton off in order to stand up. Branton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stallion being controlled for a moment.
Branton is chipping away with strikes.
Branton 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.
Stallion wants to get back to his feet but Branton drags him back down.
Branton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stallion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stallion wants to get back to his feet but Branton is dominant here and he's now got Stallion's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Branton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stallion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Branton's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branton lands a shot to the head.
Branton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Billy Branton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Stallion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Branton gets his way!
Stallion is trying to get back to his feet but Branton has full control of the position and if anything, Stallion has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Branton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stallion swats away the attempt to clinch by Branton.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Stallion throws a series of punches but Branton moves out of range.
Branton is looking to land body kicks.
Branton darts in trying to clinch
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion misses with a two punch combination.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallion looks to land a combination but Branton avoids it well.
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Branton is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.
Branton tries to clinch there but Stallion circles away.
Branton tries to clinch there but Stallion circles away.
The fighters circling - Stallion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branton circles away quickly and effectively.
Branton is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Branton fails to land the takedown.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branton slips a jab and a cross from Stallion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branton tries to clinch up.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branton moves away.
Stallion throws a hook but Branton avoids it easily.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stallion won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stallion is pushing Branton's head away, looking to escape. Branton manages to hold on to the position though.
Stallion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion bucks up and tries to throw Branton off but instead Branton has got his back!
Branton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Branton connects with a big shot to the side of Stallion's head.
Branton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stallion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stallion for a finish.
Branton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stallion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stallion for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Branton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Branton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Branton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Stallion misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stallion gets tackled into the cage by Branton. Branton maintains the clinch.
Stallion blocks an elbow strike from Branton.
Branton tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Branton misses with a knee strike.
Stallion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Branton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stallion swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Branton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stallion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Branton clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Branton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branton is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Stallion swinging wildly here.
Branton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branton moves into range and clinches up with Stallion.
Stallion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stallion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branton throws a sloppy head kick and Stallion moves out of range easily.
Branton clinches up with Stallion and pushes him back against the cage.
Branton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Branton keeps control of Stallion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is trying to break free.
Stallion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Branton tries to land knees in the clinch but Stallion avoids the damage to the body.
Branton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branton gets the takedown into side control.
Stallion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stallion tries to keep at a distance but Branton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stallion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stallion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branton.
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion scores with the left hand. Branton knows he should have avoided that one.
Branton wants to clinch but Stallion slips to the side
and Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallion throws a hook but Branton avoids it easily.
Stallion lands a two punch combo.
Oh Branton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branton avoids the body shot from Stallion.
Branton is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Stallion misses with the combination.
Branton has closed the distance and engaged Stallion in a clinch.
Branton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Branton back against the cage.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Stallion blocks an elbow strike.
Branton misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Branton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stallion's brow.
Branton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion can't break the clinch.
Branton missing with knees to the body.
Branton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stallion avoiding damage as Branton throws knees to the body.
Stallion manages to break the clinch.
Branton tries to clinch up.
Branton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Stallion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion swings for the body but Branton moves out of range.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Stallion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branton moves into the clinch.
Stallion breaks from the clinch.
Branton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stallion is trying to defend but Branton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stallion is trying to stand back up but Branton is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stallion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Branton.
Branton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stallion!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike Stallion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stallion throws a nice looking combination but Branton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branton tries to clinch up but Stallion circles away and keeps his distance.
Branton moves into the clinch successfully.
Branton prevents Stallion from breaking the clinch.
Stallion is looking to break free of the clinch but Branton has double underhooks.
Branton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stallion is trying to break the clinch but Branton is controlling him.
Branton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stallion is defending well for now.
Branton can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion breaks from the clinch.
Branton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branton closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Branton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stallion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Branton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stallion dodges the ground and pound from Branton.
Stallion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Branton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branton tries for a kimura but Stallion is defending well.
Stallion is pushing Branton's head away, looking to escape. Branton manages to hold on to the position though.
Stallion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stallion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Branton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Branton prevents Stallion from escaping the position.
Branton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stallion is pushing Branton's head away, looking to escape. Branton manages to hold on to the position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Branton trying to control the position but Stallion is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stallion pushes Branton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Branton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Branton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Branton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stallion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Branton prevents Stallion from escaping the position.
Branton is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton landing strikes.
Stallion wants to get back to his feet but Branton drags him back down.
Branton cracks Stallion with a big elbow.
Branton wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion wants to get back to his feet but Branton drags him back down.
Branton in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stallion keeps working.
Stallion is looking to get back to his feet here but Branton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stallion's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Branton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Billy Branton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Billy Branton!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Billy Branton!
Billy Branton wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Billy Branton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcomn Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcomn Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcomn Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hartford is stalling in the full guard.
Hartford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hartford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartford has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Hartford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown controls Hartford momentarily but Hartford frees himself.
Hartford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartford tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford has a takedown stuffed.
Malcomn Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartford shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartford.
Hartford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hartford seems content to control.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Hartford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Hartford has control of the leg.
Hartford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown tries to roll over but Hartford keeps him under control.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartford is working away from the top position though.
Hartford controlling the pace.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Hartford avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is not content to let Hartford control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Hartford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartford looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working for a triangle but Hartford defends it easily.
Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hartford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartford shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartford.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Hartford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartford clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford is stalling here.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartford leaning against his opponent.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown working aggressively here.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Hartford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hartford wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartford.
Brown tries to clinch
and Hartford counters with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hartford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartford off and has taken his back!
Brown working for a choke but Hartford is defending well.
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown is throwing shots to the body but Hartford manages to wriggle free. Brown pounces on him again and ends up in Hartford's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartford is keeping the position for now.
Hartford keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malcomn Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hartford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown leaves Hartford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malcomn Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Hartford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartford.
Hartford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hartford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hartford wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hartford tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Hartford wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartford trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hartford content to stall in guard here.
Hartford won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hartford trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartford is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Hartford is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Hartford gets back to full guard.
Hartford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown distracts Hartford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown prevents Hartford from getting back to his feet.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hartford is keeping the position.
Brown throws a strike but Hartford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown controls Hartford momentarily but Hartford frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Malcomn Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartford defends it easily.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartford controls the pace.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Hartford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hartford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hartford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown stops Hartford from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Hartford. Hartford maintains the clinch.
Hartford stalling the fight.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Hartford won't allow it.
Brown is looking to control Hartford's arms but Hartford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hartford just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Hartford pushes him back against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Hartford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Hartford blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hartford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartford is controlling the pace.
Hartford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Hartford 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.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Hartford getting side control.
Brown tries to roll over but Hartford keeps him under control.
Hartford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hartford is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hartford defends easily.
Hartford preventing the sweep.
Hartford controlling from the top position.
Hartford won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hartford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hartford shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hartford trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Hartford stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hartford is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcomn Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Brown wants to clinch
and Hartford counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Brown wants to sweep here but Hartford controlling him for the moment.
Hartford wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hartford defends easily.
Hartford content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries to stall but Hartford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Stratton Hartford wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Daiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ici La Bas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Daiz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Daiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ici La Bas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Bas tries for a takedown but Daiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Bas.
La Bas tries for a takedown but Daiz circles away easily
and Daiz counters with a big head kick but La Bas shrugs it off.
Daiz tries to land a leg kick but La Bas saw it coming and moves away.
La Bas with a poor takedown
and Daiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carlos Daiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ici La Bas.
Daiz lands an elbow that stopped La Bas in his tracks for a moment.
La Bas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daiz lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daiz lands a damaging elbow.
Daiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Daiz to work.
La Bas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daiz after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daiz tries to land a knee to the head but La Bas blocks with his arms.
Daiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Bas.
La Bas is working for takedown but Daiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daiz lands an elbow just above La Bas 's eye.
Daiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Bas is rocked!
Nice body punch from Daiz.
La Bas is still on wobbly legs! Can Daiz finish him?
Daiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daiz has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles La Bas - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Daiz, and another! La Bas is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Carlos Daiz!
After the fight, Carlos Daiz 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Win might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
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, Silco Deans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Win wants to clinch.
Win shoots in looking for a takedown. Deans tries to sprawl out of it but Win keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Win drives through and clinches with Deans against the cage.
Deans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Win shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deans but Deans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Win with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Win tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Win misses with a takedown attempt
and Deans counters with a two 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!
Win scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Win looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deans works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Win drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Win as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Deans screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Win! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Built Win!
Built Win was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liaudin's entrance music is Jump Around. A fine choice. Bova comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I came to bring the pain! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tony Bova enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaudin moves into range and clinches up with Bova.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Bova forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liaudin pulls Bova into guard.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liaudin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bova postures up and lands a big shot to Liaudin's brow.
Liaudin is trying to control the position but Bova postures up.
Liaudin pushes a forearm under Bova's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bova is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jess Liaudin!
As Jess Liaudin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: If you wanna be the best you gonna take out the best(me).'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade comes to the cage accompanied by Good Rats. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifford Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Kincade swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.
Kincade misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kincade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bridges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bridges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kincade tries to buck Bridges off but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges is putting a hurting on Kincade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kincade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bridges working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincade is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kincade wants to control but Bridges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bridges throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kincade gets back to full guard.
Bridges throws a strike but Kincade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Kincade isn't so interested in that idea.
Kincade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kincade manages to pass to side control.
Kincade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bridges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kincade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade passes to full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You get the feeling that Bridges really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kincade with good strikes from the mount here!
Bridges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bridges to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bridges shrugs it off.
Kincade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kincade won't let Bridges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade landing strikes from the mount and Bridges is in trouble!
Kincade 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.
Bridges really wants to buck Kincade off and get back to his feet.
Kincade has control of Bridges's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bridges regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincade won't let Bridges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kincade cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bridges is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kincade dominating with strikes here.
Bridges is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kincade scoring with strikes but Bridges is staying in there.
Bridges is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincade is working for a guillotine from mount but Bridges frees his head quite easily.
Kincade working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kincade lands a big shot there that rocks Bridges but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kincade won't let Bridges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kincade raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kincade raining down shots from the mount!
Bridges is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kincade with shots to the head and body - Bridges looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kincade working Bridges over with strikes here.
Kincade working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kincade swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.
Kincade misses with a body kick.
Kincade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bridges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kincade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kincade 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.
Kincade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridges was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincade.
Kincade stuffs the takedown.
Kincade loads up on a big right hand but Bridges slips the punch.
Kincade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bridges is trying to stand back up but Kincade is controlling him
Kincade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bridges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to escape back to his feet but Kincade uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kincade has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kincade dominating with strikes here.
Bridges's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kincade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bridges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kincade working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kincade working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bridges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade landing strikes from the mount and Bridges is in trouble!
Bridges wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bridges taking shots to the head.
Bridges is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kincade postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bridges looks a forlorn figure.
Kincade working for a guillotine from mount but Bridges is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bridges tries to buck Kincade off but he can't manage it.
Bridges is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade breaks from Bridges's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kincade lands a big shot there that rocks Bridges but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kincade landing strikes from the mount and Bridges is in trouble!
Bridges takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bridges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kincade scoring with strikes but Bridges is staying in there.
Bridges is rocked!
Bridges is bucking up trying to escape but Kincade cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bridges is still in real trouble! Can Kincade finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincade unloading with bombs!
A big strike lands for Kincade! That's really hurt Bridges and he's turned his back - Kincade keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kincade jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jojo Cunnings has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
145 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings misses with a head kick.
Cunnings drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cunnings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cunnings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shinichi tries to bench press Cunnings off him but Cunnings keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shinichi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cunnings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shinichi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cunnings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi manages to get back to half guard.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinichi on the ground.
Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shinichi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shinichi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunnings!
Shinichi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cunnings turns into him and now he's in Shinichi's guard.
Shinichi pulls Cunnings in close to his closed guard and prevents Cunnings from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cunnings gets to his feet - Shinichi follows without any prompting.
Cunnings gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cunnings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinichi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cunnings tries to get to full guard but Shinichi has control of the leg.
Shinichi wants to control but Cunnings is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunnings manages to get to full guard.
Shinichi content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shinichi passes into half guard.
Cunnings actively working from the bottom here.
Cunnings looking for submissions off his back.
Shinichi passes to full mount!
Shinichi controlling the position easily from mount.
Shinichi looking to control but Cunnings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings regains half guard.
Shinichi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shinichi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shinichi controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnings is not content to let Shinichi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akiyama Shinichi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shinichi dodges the punch combination from Cunnings.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shinichi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cunnings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shinichi, who protects the arm well.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shinichi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shinichi manages to get back to half guard.
Cunnings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinichi is just riding it out for now. Cunnings eventually gives up the hold.
Shinichi is controlling Cunnings's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunnings wants to get up but he can't break Shinichi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shinichi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cunnings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shinichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinichi has a closed guard, preventing Cunnings from standing up.
Shinichi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunnings!
Shinichi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunnings is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi content just to control the position here.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cunnings is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shinichi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunnings is looking to escape.
Shinichi controlling his opponent.
Akiyama Shinichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama Shinichi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cunnings lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Cunnings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinichi circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunnings gets caught flat footed, as Shinichi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Cunnings keeps moving.
Cunnings has his foot on Shinichi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinichi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shinichi tries for a kimura but Cunnings is defending well.
Cunnings tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnings being controlled for a moment.
Cunnings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shinichi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinichi has hold of Cunnings's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cunnings tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shinichi cranks the arm and Cunnings screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cunnings, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Akiyama Shinichi!
After the fight, Akiyama Shinichi 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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