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CCF Midweek Mayhem 85 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liaudin comes into the arena with Jump Around blaring out of the sound system. Jess Liaudin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raje Malapitan's chin.
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
18 - 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
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaudin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liaudin swivels and escapes.
Liaudin fails to land the takedown.
Jess Liaudin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liaudin shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Liaudin as Malapitan shoots in.
Jess Liaudin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Liaudin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liaudin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liaudin shoots in for a double leg but Malapitan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liaudin avoids it really well and circles away.
Liaudin slaps away a takedown attempt from Malapitan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liaudin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liaudin 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.
Malapitan holding on.
Liaudin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malapitan's legs.
Liaudin is working hard here to advance position.
Liaudin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to improve position but can't.
Liaudin tries for a kimura but Malapitan is defending well.
Malapitan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liaudin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liaudin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liaudin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.
Liaudin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malapitan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liaudin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malapitan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liaudin but great work by Malapitan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liaudin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liaudin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malapitan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malapitan wants to free his trapped foot but Liaudin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malapitan is trying to control the action in half guard but Liaudin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malapitan is trying to control the action in half guard but Liaudin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Liaudin is defending it quite comfortably.
Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liaudin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liaudin trying to hold on to Malapitan's head to control him but Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Jess Liaudin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liaudin tries to clinch up but Malapitan circles away and keeps his distance.
Liaudin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Liaudin persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malapitan gets caught flat footed, as Liaudin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liaudin wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Liaudin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malapitan's head.
Liaudin controlling from the top position.
Jess Liaudin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liaudin preventing the sweep.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Liaudin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jess Liaudin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liaudin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Liaudin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
Malapitan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liaudin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liaudin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liaudin punching from the bottom.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liaudin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liaudin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan trying to control but Liaudin is working from the bottom.
Liaudin is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Liaudin is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liaudin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malapitan pushing down on Liaudin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liaudin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liaudin trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Liaudin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liaudin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liaudin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Malapitan prevents Liaudin from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liaudin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liaudin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Malapitan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin is pressing down on Malapitan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Liaudin working for a triangle but Malapitan defends it easily.
Liaudin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan drops back looking for a leg! Liaudin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liaudin manages to kick Malapitan off! Malapitan jumps back into Liaudin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malapitan trying to control but Liaudin is working from the bottom.
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 Jess Liaudin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malapitan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liaudin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liaudin.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Malapitan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malapitan is trying to push Liaudin away but Liaudin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Malapitan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Malapitan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jess Liaudin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malapitan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Malapitan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liaudin tries to pull guard but Malapitan holds him up against the cage and eventually Liaudin drops back down to his feet.
Malapitan manages to break the clinch.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liaudin as he avoids it easily.
Liaudin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malapitan tries to buck Liaudin off but Liaudin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Liaudin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Liaudin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Malapitan to his feet.
Liaudin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malapitan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liaudin is fending him off so far but Malapitan persists. Nope, Liaudin circles away and we're back to standing.
Liaudin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Liaudin can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Liaudin is working away.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Malapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin is pressing down on Malapitan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Liaudin keeps moving.
Liaudin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan trying to control but Liaudin is working from the bottom.
Liaudin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malapitan has his hands clasped together but Liaudin extends and breaks Malapitan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Liaudin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. Arizona Reed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alberto Del Rio's chin.
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Reed.
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Rio.
Del Rio clinches.
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Rio is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rio.
Del Rio gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
Del Rio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reed keeps control of Del Rio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Rio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Rio doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Reed staying out of range there.
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Rio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Rio keeps working.
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!
Reed stands up and beckons Del Rio to his feet.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rio throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed clobbers Del Rio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Del Rio avoids the head kick by Reed.
Del Rio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Del Rio moved out of range nicely.
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Rio misses with the head strike.
Del Rio can't get the takedown.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.
Del Rio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Del Rio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Rio misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Del Rio.
Del Rio has hold of one of Reed's legs. Reed is fighting the takedown attempt but Del Rio gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Del Rio is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Del Rio distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arizona Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed lunges at Del Rio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Rio's hand.
Del Rio clinches.
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Del Rio to the canvas! Reed follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arizona Reed!
A less than humble Arizona Reed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Show Goes On-Lupe Fiasco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hector Gonzales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Gonzales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dennis Washington has been cut.
Washington looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Gonzales misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Gonzales slips the punch.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington lands with an overhand left.
Gonzales throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington looks to land a combination. Gonzales sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Hector Gonzales has been cut.
Washington looks winded!
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Gonzales closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Washington! Gonzales dives in looking to finish! Washington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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235 lbs
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253 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabre is defended easily by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddel.
Liddel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sabre postures up.
Liddel wants to stand but Sabre is controlling the position.
Liddel has his foot on Sabre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabre works his way back into a safe position though.
Liddel trying to control the position.
Sabre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddel is keeping the position for now.
Liddel wants to stand and escape but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre drops back looking for a leg! Liddel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddel manages to kick Sabre off! Sabre jumps back into Liddel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabre is one step ahead there.
Sabre trying to control but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Sabre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liddel controls Sabre momentarily but Sabre frees himself.
Liddel pulls Sabre in close to prevent any damage.
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabre is one step ahead there.
Sabre throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Feodore Sabre has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabre.
Sabre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddel as he jumps to the side.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Sabre shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed Sabre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
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!
Horrible takedown by Sabre or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liddel wants to stand up but Sabre is controlling the position.
Liddel trying to mount his opponent but Sabre defends it.
Sabre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sabre is trying to control but Liddel manages to pass to mount!
Liddel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sabre is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Liddel.
Liddel controlling from mount.
Liddel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sabre regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liddel looking to sit in guard and control but Sabre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sabre's waist but Sabre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddel off to one side.
Sabre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liddel to the ground. Sabre is now in Liddel's guard.
Liddel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liddel wants to stand up but Sabre is controlling him.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Liddel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sabre escapes and throws Liddel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Liddel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sabre connects with a decent elbow.
Liddel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Liddel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel tries to buck Sabre off but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel is pushing Sabre's head away, looking to escape. Sabre manages to hold on to the position though.
Sabre wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Sabre is chipping away with strikes.
Liddel struggling a bit here.
Liddel is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabre scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddel has escaped the position, nice work 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!
Liddel is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sabre lands some shots froms side control.
Liddel wants to control but Sabre postures up.
Liddel tries to buck Sabre off but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre working the head with strikes.
Sabre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Liddel to see if he's OK.
Sabre lands some shots froms side control.
Sabre trying to control the action but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Sabre working the ground and pound from side control.
Liddel is being controlled here.
Sabre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liddel some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control the position but Liddel is working away.
Sabre is working Liddel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sabre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Liddel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sabre off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabre prevents Liddel from getting a body triangle.
Sabre trying to control the position but Liddel manages to sink in the hooks.
Liddel controlling well, preventing Sabre from escaping the position.
Liddel is looking for the choke from the back position but Sabre is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel gets his hands free as Sabre looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel looking for the choke but no joy.
Liddel doesn't have the hooks in and Sabre manages to turn into his guard.
Sabre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sabre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sabre fails with the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Liddel with that takedown attempt.
Chuck Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown but Liddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabre misses with a left hand
and Sabre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddel tries to clinch up but Sabre circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liddel wants to free his trapped foot but Sabre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabre is looking for a sweep. Liddel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is just content to waste time from the top position. Sabre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sabre pulls Liddel in close to prevent any damage.
Liddel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liddel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre has a closed guard, preventing Liddel from standing up.
Liddel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sabre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabre somewhat.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Sabre leaves Liddel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel tries to bum rush Sabre with a series of wild strikes but Sabre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabre closes the distance and clinches up with Liddel, looking for a takedown. Sabre pushes Liddel against the cage but Liddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sabre. Sabre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown but Liddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Liddel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel throws a head kick but Sabre moves out of range.
Sabre throws a jab when Liddel was well out of range.
Liddel shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabre tries to sprawl out of it but Liddel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabre but Sabre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Liddel as Sabre shoots in.
Sabre throws the left hand but Liddel avoids the punch easily.
Liddel shoots in and drives through. Sabre sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Sabre. No joy for Liddel on that attempt.
Sabre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liddel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Liddel wants to control but Sabre postures up.
Sabre cracks Liddel with a big elbow.
Sabre lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Sabre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sabre working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Liddel's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sabre working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Liddel's face as Sabre controls the position.
Liddel taking a bit of punishment here - Sabre scoring with strikes.
Sabre working the head with strikes.
Liddel is not content to let Sabre control the position.
Sabre decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre drives through with a takedown into Liddel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sabre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sabre tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddel is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sabre shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liddel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sabre did well to prevent Liddel getting side control.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabre is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold.
Liddel wants to stand up but Sabre has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sabre tries to roll over but Liddel keeps him under control.
Sabre gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel slips nicely into half guard.
Liddel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddel throwing shots but Sabre is blocking nicely.
Sabre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabre managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel won't allow Sabre to get back to his feet.
Liddel tries to stand but Sabre is controlling from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Chuck Liddel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddel but Liddel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sabre to the ground. Liddel is now in Sabre's guard.
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.
Liddel slips nicely into half guard.
Sabre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Liddel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is staying active underneath Liddel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sabre wants to get back to full guard.
Sabre gets full guard.
Sabre keeping full guard, as Liddel tries to pass.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Sabre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sabre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel is looking to stand up but Sabre won't let him.
Liddel works over Sabre with some ground and pound from guard.
Feodore Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddel is one step ahead there.
Liddel wants to get up but he can't break Sabre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sabre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Liddel looking to pass the guard.
Sabre controls Liddel momentarily but Liddel frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liddel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sabre fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel had his way with Feodore Sabre in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddel is fending him off so far but Sabre persists. Nope, Liddel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Liddel wants to sweep here but Sabre controlling him for the moment.
Liddel wants to stand and escape but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre trying to control but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Liddel trying to keep a closed guard but Sabre is proving a slippery customer.
Liddel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabre cracks Liddel with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liddel has control of Sabre's left arm, preventing Sabre from doing any damage.
Sabre lands a couple of elbows.
Liddel looking for a sweep. Not yet Liddel, not yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sabre distracts Liddel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liddel 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.
Liddel trying to control the position.
Liddel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liddel trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sabre misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sabre tries to buck Liddel off but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel throws an elbow but Sabre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sabre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liddel off and has taken his back!
Liddel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sabre controlling the positon.
Sabre lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sabre.
Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddel trying to control the position but Sabre manages to sink in the hooks.
Sabre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre keeps control of the position as Liddel tries to break free.
Sabre connects with a big shot to the side of Liddel's head.
Liddel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sabre has the hooks in. Liddel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Liddel trying to control the action but Sabre just sinks the hooks in.
Sabre controls the action.
Liddel can't escape the position.
Sabre is working the ground and pound. Can Liddel escape?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Sabre scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sabre lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabre is working for a rear naked choke. Liddel is not defending it well and Sabre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Liddel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Liddel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Feodore Sabre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Speakman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Speakman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Speakman was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Speakman can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Speakman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speakman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Speakman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Speakman trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Speakman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Speakman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Speakman is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Speakman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild left hand from mount and Speakman manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Speakman wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Speakman is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of Speakman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Speakman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Speakman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Speakman.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Speakman frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Speakman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Peter Gracie!
Peter Gracie took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fusion Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Under and Over it by ffdp. Fusion Drone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with HeavyWeight Prizefighter's chin.
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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
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fusion Drone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prizefighter lands a big head kick that sends Drone tumbling to the mat! Prizefighter takes a step backwards and waves Drone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Fusion Drone has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prizefighter enables Drone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prizefighter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drone stopping the sweep attempt from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter wants to stand and escape but Drone is having none of it.
Prizefighter wants to sweep here but Drone controlling him for the moment.
Prizefighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drone is aware though and is defending well.
Prizefighter keeping full guard, as Drone tries to pass.
Prizefighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drone's guard.
Prizefighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Drone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drone is looking to sweep but instead, Prizefighter has passed into half guard.
Prizefighter is looking to take a break and control but Drone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prizefighter working over Drone with some ground and pound. Drone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prizefighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Drone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter wants to pass the guard but Drone is defending well.
Prizefighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Prizefighter moves out of range as Drone strikes.
Prizefighter staying out of range there.
Prizefighter has Drone up against the cage in a clinch.
Drone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prizefighter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prizefighter lands a good knee to the midsection. Drone won't want to take too many of those.
Prizefighter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prizefighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drone.
Drone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prizefighter is defending well for now.
Drone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter stalling.
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!
Prizefighter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Prizefighter.
Drone taking a breather.
Drone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prizefighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drone avoids it.
Prizefighter is working for takedown but Drone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prizefighter lands a knee to the body.
Prizefighter lands a nice knee to the body.
Prizefighter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drone stalling in the clinch.
Drone managing to block the knees to the body from Prizefighter.
Drone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drone prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HeavyWeight Prizefighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prizefighter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prizefighter to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prizefighter has Drone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prizefighter lands a knee to the body.
Prizefighter lands a nice knee to the body.
Drone looks winded!
Prizefighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prizefighter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drone. Drone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drone enables Prizefighter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prizefighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Drone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prizefighter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prizefighter lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prizefighter wants to control from the top but Drone keeps moving.
Prizefighter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prizefighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drone is looking for a triangle here but Prizefighter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter controlling the position.
Prizefighter tries to stand but Drone is controlling his head.
Prizefighter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drone to see if he's OK.
Drone sneaks back into half guard.
Drone has hold of Prizefighter's hands but Prizefighter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drone is staying active underneath Prizefighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prizefighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prizefighter is pressing down on Drone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drone is holding on for now.
Prizefighter is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fusion Drone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Prizefighter. Those never looked like landing.
Drone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prizefighter moves in looking to clinch but Drone pushes him off.
Prizefighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prizefighter tries to clinch but Drone moves out of range.
Drone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prizefighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prizefighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drone checks it well.
A good leg kick by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prizefighter scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Prizefighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prizefighter scores with a leg kick.
Prizefighter wants to clinch but Drone slips to the side
and Drone counters with a shoot takedown. Prizefighter fights it but they end up in guard.
Drone is sitting in close to Prizefighter's body. Prizefighter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Drone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Drone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Prizefighter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
After winning the bout, HeavyWeight Prizefighter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Bates's chin.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Bates manages to retain guard.
Johnson postures up in Bates's guard and throws a big left but Bates blocks it.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bates is avoiding damage well.
Johnson wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bates's head but Bates avoids it well.
Johnson wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaun Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Bates manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bates is rocked!
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bates wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Johnson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Johnson!
Shaun Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spud Spud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spud comes to the cage accompanied by Lobby. Erwin Korba has the eye of the tiger 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spud Spud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Korba!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba staying out of range there.
Spud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korba.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Korba's shoulder, as Korba tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spud throws a sloppy head kick and Korba moves out of range easily.
Korba thows a body shot but no joy.
Korba swinging wildly here.
Korba lands a glancing blow to the side of Spud's head.
Spud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Korba.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korba avoids the head kick by Spud.
Spud with a nice cross.
Korba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud manages to get back to half guard.
Korba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Korba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spud is not content to let Korba control the position.
Korba lands with a punch from half guard.
Spud looking for submissions off his back.
Spud is trying to get back to full guard.
Korba passes to full mount!
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.
Spud is squirming around, avoiding Korba's attempts to control the action.
Spud 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.
Korba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud is pressing down on Korba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spud 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.
Spud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korba advances to half guard.
Spud won't allow Korba to pass to mount.
Korba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spud tries to get to full guard but Korba has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud trying to control here.
Korba is working for a kimura but Spud is defending it quite comfortably.
Korba is pressing down on Spud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spud is holding on for now.
Spud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spud gets back to full guard.
Korba advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Korba.
Korba is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spud wants to get back to full guard.
Korba is keen to just control but Spud is a slippery customer.
Spud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korba's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Spud keeps control of the position as Korba tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korba is trying to remain composed but Spud is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Korba is really stuck here.
Spud doesn't have the hooks in and Korba manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spud wants to control the position but Korba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spud wants to control but Korba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Korba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korba misses with a straight left.
Korba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korba has a takedown stuffed.
Korba misses with the combination.
Spud Spud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korba throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Spud.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korba throws a chopping leg kick but Spud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korba moves away from the strike by Spud.
Korba shoots for a takedown but Spud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Korba feints a jab promting Spud to slip. Korba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spud blocks a head kick by Korba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Korba as he connects with a hook.
Spud throws a head kick but Korba moves out of range.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud tries to clinch but Korba is having none of it.
Korba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spud Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
Spud throws a leg kick but Korba checks it.
Spud cracks Korba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Spud.
Spud wants to clinch up but Korba keeps it at a distance.
Korba scores with a hook.
Korba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korba.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Korba lands.
Korba avoids the head kick by Spud.
Nice shot lands for Korba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud throws a head kick but Korba moves out of range.
Korba has his takedown stuffed
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spud throws a head kick but Korba moves out of range.
Korba closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Korba pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spud is looking to improve his position.
Korba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spud is just riding it out for now. Korba eventually gives up the hold.
Spud trying to control but Korba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Korba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korba is working Spud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korba postures up.
Spud keeping full guard, as Korba tries to pass.
Spud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korba manages to get himself to full guard.
Spud stays in close to Korba's body and controls the position.
Korba keeping moving, preventing Spud from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud preventing the sweep.
Spud slips nicely into half guard.
Korba tries to roll over but Spud keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spud pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erwin Korba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Korba missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud misses with a double jab
and Korba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Korba is just out of range.
Spud misses with a hook. Korba ducked under it nicely.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Korba moved out of range.
Spud avoids the body shot from Korba.
Korba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spud back to the cage. Korba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Korba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horrible takedown by Korba or perhaps it was just good defense by Spud which made him look bad.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but Korba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korba throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spud throws a body punch but Korba moves out of range.
Spud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korba lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard.
Korba trying to keep a closed guard but Spud is proving a slippery customer.
Korba wants to sweep but no luck.
Korba keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud content to stall in guard here.
Spud is fighting to break Korba's control of his arms but Korba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spud avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Spud.
Korba swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
Spud Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Korba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spud Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
Spud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spud.
Korba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spud throws a right hand that Korba ducks under and follows up with a left that Korba also avoids with ease.
Erwin Korba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korba misses with a looping left.
Korba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korba thows a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korba throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud throws a head kick but Korba moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korba shoots in and drives through. Spud sprawls well.
Korba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Spud cracks Korba with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korba tries for a takedown but Spud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Spud.
Spud doesn't manage to clinch there - Korba circles away.
Korba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Korba persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.
Spud moves out of range as Korba throws a body kick.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Spud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spud Spud 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.
The fighters circling - Korba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spud trying to control the position.
Korba working some strikes from top position.
Korba tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard.
Korba pushes down on Spud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spud is trying to get back to full guard.
Spud trying to control but Korba postures up.
Spud wants to get back to full guard.
Spud trying to control here.
Korba is working for a kimura but Spud is defending it quite comfortably.
Spud regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Korba is posturing up here but Spud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Korba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Korba has to tap! Slick submission there by Spud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud Spud!
An out of breath Spud Spud 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sleeping with Sirens. 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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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Spishak takes one to the side of the head.
Spishak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spishak connects with a body shot that sends Cheshire's belly button to the back.
Spishak avoids the head kick by Cheshire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Spishak as Cheshire shoots in.
Spishak thows a body shot but no joy.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spishak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spishak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Spishak as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire looks to clinch
and Spishak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spishak fails to land with a series of punches.
Spishak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benji Cheshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves away
and Spishak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spishak throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak shoots in and gets a takedown into Cheshire's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cheshire keeping moving, preventing Spishak from controlling successfully.
Cheshire keeping full guard, as Spishak tries to pass.
Spishak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spishak advances to half guard.
Spishak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cheshire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spishak is working away from the top position though.
Spishak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheshire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spishak is trying to work for a kimura but Cheshire is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cheshire is pressing down on Spishak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cheshire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spishak is one step ahead there.
Cheshire looking to control.
Spishak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cheshire is proving hard to escape from.
Cheshire keeping full guard, as Spishak tries to pass.
Cheshire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak wants to control from the top but Cheshire keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Spishak pushes him off.
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Spishak keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spishak cracks a nice hook into Cheshire's ribs.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire darts in trying to clinch
and Spishak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheshire drives through and clinches with Spishak against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire avoiding damage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Spishak is working for takedown but Cheshire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spishak dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spishak's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Spishak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cheshire has Spishak pushed against the cage.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spishak's defenses.
Spishak is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheshire has double underhooks.
Cheshire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spishak tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheshire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Spishak.
Spishak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spishak tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Spishak takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spishak wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
Cheshire slowing the pace effectively.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spishak is breathing heavily.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spishak takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spishak's brow.
Cheshire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheshire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Spishak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spishak backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Spishak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Spishak.
Spishak is pushing Cheshire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheshire.
Spishak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spishak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheshire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Spishak slips to the side
and Spishak counters with a straight right hand.
Cheshire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spishak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheshire throws the kick towards the body but Spishak avoids it.
Cheshire tries to clinch up
enabling Spishak to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spishak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spishak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cheshire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cheshire can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheshire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spishak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cheshire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spishak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spishak is looking to advance position but Cheshire won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spishak seems to be working for a kimura but Cheshire defends the submission attempt.
Spishak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheshire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spishak is thwarting Cheshire's attempts to control the position.
Spishak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cheshire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spishak is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to get to full guard but Spishak has control of the leg.
Spishak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spishak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheshire is just riding it out for now. Spishak eventually gives up the hold.
Cheshire controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spishak seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is defending against the submission attempts here by Spishak.
Cheshire trying to control here.
Cheshire preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cheshire gets full guard.
Spishak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheshire is keeping the position for now.
Cheshire looking to control.
Cheshire wants to sweep here but Spishak controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is trying to control the position but Spishak postures up.
Spishak wants to stand but Cheshire is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spishak wants to control from the top but Cheshire keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheshire stuffs the takedown attempt from Spishak. Spishak gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammy Spishak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Spishak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheshire wants to stall.
Spishak wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spishak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Spishak circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spishak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spishak.
Spishak misses with an elbow strike.
Spishak is trying to force a seperation but Cheshire has the dominant position.
Spishak can't break the clinch.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spishak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheshire's brow.
Cheshire lands a good knee to the midsection. Spishak won't want to take too many of those.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Spishak in his tracks for a moment.
Spishak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheshire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spishak's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spishak regains guard.
Spishak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheshire manages to get himself to full guard.
Cheshire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cheshire trying to control the position.
Cheshire seems keen to control Spishak's posture.
Cheshire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cheshire holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Spishak dives in and grabs Cheshire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheshire pushes down on Spishak's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spishak if he has to take too many more of those.
Cheshire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spishak shoots in but no luck this time.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Spishak.
Spishak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spishak prevents a body shot from Cheshire.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spishak as Cheshire tries to tie him up.
Spishak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spishak counters with a nice body shot.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick from Cheshire.
Cheshire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sammy Spishak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Spishak or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheshire which made him look bad.
Spishak cracks a nice hook into Cheshire's ribs.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves away
and Cheshire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak moves away
and Spishak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spishak counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Spishak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Spishak is having none of it.
Spishak shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spishak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cheshire rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spishak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Spishak walks into a straight right hand from Cheshire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire had his way with Sammy Spishak in that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Spishak keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spishak shoots for a takedown but Cheshire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Spishak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Spishak in his tracks for a moment.
Spishak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheshire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire'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.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Sammy Spishak's cut even more.
Spishak breaks from the clinch.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spishak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spishak's corner calls for a 1-2. Spishak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Spishak keeps it at a distance.
Spishak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cheshire fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheshire closes the distance but Spishak moves to the side
and Spishak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spishak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Spishak circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Spishak.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Spishak circles away.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Spishak is avoiding it.
Spishak throws a hook but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire scores with a body shot.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Spishak circles away.
Cheshire clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
Spishak is trying to push Cheshire away but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spishak blocks it with crossed arms.
Spishak has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Spishak.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but Spishak is blocking nicely.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spishak's defenses.
Cheshire misses with a body punch.
Cheshire is pushing Spishak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheshire lands a right hand.
Spishak breaks the clinch.
Spishak misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spishak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spishak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheshire to score with a decent uppercut.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Spishak is avoiding it.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches.
Spishak is trying to break free.
Spishak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spishak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spishak can't fight it off and eventually Cheshire manages to take the fight to the floor. Spishak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Cheshire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cheshire 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Benji Cheshire 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rico Willis has been cut.
Duke is trying to break free.
Duke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Duke misses with the head strike.
Duke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Duke has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
Willis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
Willis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Duke working hard to break the clinch.
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willis tries a head kick but it misses.
Duke stalks Willis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Willis's face. Willis staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Duke blocks the low kick.
Duke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Willis sprawling to the canvas! Willis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duke finish him?!
Willis is rocked!
That has opened up Rico Willis's cut even more.
Duke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willis is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Rico Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke misses with an uppercut
and Willis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willis seems to have recovered his senses.
Duke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Willis is able to avoid easily.
Duke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke thumps Willis with a low kick.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Willis.
Willis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duke's head.
OH! Willis has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Duke smells blood and charges in for the finish! Duke unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Willis sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke 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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