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SFC 24: Wayne vs. Borschtanoff PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyler tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Tyler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Tyler's arms but Tyler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Tyler tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones's coach down at Weed Nation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones keeps control of Tyler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnny Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Jones.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Tyler thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyler.
Tyler scores with a leg kick.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tyler is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyler wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Tyler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tyler.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyler. That's going to slow Jones down.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Tyler. Beautiful body shot.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyler.
Tyler lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnny Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Tyler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler lands an overhand right.
Tyler lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Tyler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyler.
Tyler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Tyler lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Nice body kick there by Tyler.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyler.
Tyler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyler. Tyler obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Tyler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyler throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Tyler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones tries to clinch up but Tyler circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyler.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Tyler scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Tyler thumps Jones with a low kick.
That kick from Tyler tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Tyler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Tyler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler thumps Jones with a low kick.
Tyler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler scores with a leg kick.
Tyler digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyler throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Tyler throws a shot to the body.
Tyler connects with a high kick.
Tyler tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler connects with a high kick.
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Tyler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Tyler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis Brown's entrance music is its a fight. A fine choice. Jarvis Brown has chosen its a fight as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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133 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvis Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvis Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jarvis Brown.
Jarvis Brown fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarvis Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvis Brown.
Jarvis Brown is trying to break free.
Jarvis Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvis Brown.
A shot in the inside from Jarvis Brown.
Jarvis Brown gets underhooks to prevent Jarvis Brown's takedown attempt.
Jarvis Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarvis Brown.
Jarvis Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Jarvis Brown leaves Jarvis Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jarvis Brown clinches up against the cage.
Jarvis Brown wants to stall.
Jarvis Brown breaks the clinch.
Jarvis Brown fails with the takedown.
Jarvis Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarvis Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarvis Brown somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jarvis Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis Brown fails to land.
Jarvis Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jarvis Brown jumps guard but Jarvis Brown stands there with Jarvis Brown around his waist. Jarvis Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvis Brown tries to pull guard but Jarvis Brown won't allow it.
Jarvis Brown is trying to pull guard but Jarvis Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jarvis Brown has Jarvis Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarvis Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarvis Brown has clasped his hands together around Jarvis Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvis Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jarvis Brown tries to buck Jarvis Brown off but Jarvis Brown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Jarvis Brown's head but Jarvis Brown avoids it well.
Jarvis Brown trying to control the position but Jarvis Brown is working away.
Jarvis Brown is trying to improve his position.
Jarvis Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jarvis Brown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jarvis Brown wants to control but Jarvis Brown is keeping him busy.
Jarvis Brown is letting Jarvis Brown control him for a moment.
Jarvis Brown tries to bench press Jarvis Brown off him but Jarvis Brown keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jarvis Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jarvis Brown tries to kick Jarvis Brown off but Jarvis Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jarvis Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jarvis Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jarvis Brown dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvis Brown has his foot on Jarvis Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarvis Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Jarvis Brown is trying to control the position but Jarvis Brown postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvis Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jarvis Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvis Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarvis Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarvis Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarvis Brown shoots in for a double leg but Jarvis Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jarvis Brown shoots in but Jarvis Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarvis Brown rushes Jarvis Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Jarvis Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jarvis Brown tries to pull guard but Jarvis Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarvis Brown drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarvis Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvis Brown is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown tries for a takedown but Jarvis Brown manages to get underhooks.
Jarvis Brown tries to break free but Jarvis Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Jarvis Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvis Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvis Brown keeping moving, preventing Jarvis Brown from controlling successfully.
Jarvis Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarvis Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jarvis Brown striking off his back but it's not causing Jarvis Brown any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jarvis Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jarvis Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Jarvis Brown trying to control but Jarvis Brown is working from the bottom.
Jarvis Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Jarvis Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jarvis Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarvis Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarvis Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarvis Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jarvis Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarvis Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Jarvis Brown has passed into half guard.
Jarvis Brown is pressing down on Jarvis Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarvis Brown wants to control the position but Jarvis Brown says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jarvis Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Jarvis Brown working over Jarvis Brown with some ground and pound. Jarvis Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jarvis Brown pushes Jarvis Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvis Brown tries to clinch but Jarvis Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown tries for a takedown but Jarvis Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarvis Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarvis Brown tries to avoid it but Jarvis Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarvis Brown to the ground. Jarvis Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarvis Brown wants to clinch.
Jarvis Brown instigates a clinch.
Jarvis Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis Brown shoots in and drives through. Jarvis Brown sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvis Brown tries to clinch but Jarvis Brown moves out of range.
Jarvis Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarvis Brown.
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 Jarvis Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jarvis Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarvis Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarvis Brown fails to land the takedown.
Jarvis Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jarvis Brown's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jarvis Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Jarvis Brown as Jarvis Brown shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarvis Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvis Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jarvis Brown.
Jarvis Brown tries for a takedown but Jarvis Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarvis Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarvis Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarvis Brown shoots in and drives through. Jarvis Brown sprawls well.
Jarvis Brown tries for a takedown but Jarvis Brown circles away easily
and Jarvis Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Jarvis Brown shrugs it off.
Jarvis Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarvis Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis Brown dives in and grabs Jarvis Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarvis Brown pushes down on Jarvis Brown's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarvis Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jarvis Brown defends it nicely.
Jarvis Brown throws a combination that misses
and Jarvis Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Jarvis Brown backing up. Jarvis Brown nods at Jarvis Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Jarvis Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarvis Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarvis Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Jarvis Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jarvis Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Jarvis Brown goes for a double leg but Jarvis Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvis Brown continues to drive forward.
Jarvis Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarvis Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jarvis Brown shoots for a takedown but Jarvis Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvis Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jarvis Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jarvis Brown tries to pull guard but Jarvis Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvis Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jarvis Brown's face.
Jarvis Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarvis Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvis Brown to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jarvis Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jarvis Brown jumps guard and drags Jarvis Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jarvis Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jarvis Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvis Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jarvis Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvis Brown trying to control but Jarvis Brown is working from the bottom.
Jarvis Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jarvis Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jarvis Brown just wasn't active enough.
Jarvis Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarvis Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarvis Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Brown!
Jarvis Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jarvis Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight and i respect him, he was a tough task. Ill be back in the gym and work on my skills to get to the next level.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zach Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gates.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanimoto wants to control but Gates postures up.
Gates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanimoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gates tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanimoto sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanimoto tries to get to full guard but Gates has control of the leg.
Tanimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gates wants to pass to mount but Tanimoto is defending the position.
Tanimoto tries to get to full guard but Gates has control of the leg.
Gates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanimoto trying to control from the bottom.
Gates wants to pass to mount but Tanimoto is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto is looking to control Gates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanimoto avoid being mounted?
Gates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gates works his way into full mount!
Gates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanimoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gates looking for a guillotine here but Tanimoto defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Gates.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gates holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tanimoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gates is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tanimoto, into his guard.
Gates forces his way into half guard.
Gates is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gates controlling his opponent.
Gates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates wants to take his opponent's back but Tanimoto doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Gates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gates swings for the body but Tanimoto moves out of range.
Gates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanimoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanimoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gates has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanimoto!
Gates get's back to his feet.
Tanimoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gates counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tanimoto's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanimoto is retaining full guard.
Tanimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanimoto working a defensive guard here.
Gates tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanimoto is retaining full guard.
Gates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates slows the pace down in half guard.
Gates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanimoto for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanimoto!
Gates is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gates swings for the body but Tanimoto moves out of range.
Tanimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanimoto somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates takes a swing at Tanimoto's ribcage but misses.
Gates scores with a nice right hand.
Tanimoto throws a leg kick but Gates moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gates scores with a nice right hand.
Tanimoto wants to clinch up but Gates keeps it at a distance.
Gates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gates. Tanimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gates scores with a takedown into Tanimoto's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tanimoto keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zach Gates.
Tanimoto shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates lands a nice hook to Tanimoto's body. Tanimoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gates lands a left and a right that send Tanimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Gates thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Gates dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Gates is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gates slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gates blocks a head kick by Tanimoto.
Gates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanimoto throws a head kick but Gates moves out of range.
Tanimoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gates. That did some damage!
A cross from Gates lands.
Gates shoots in and gets a takedown into Tanimoto's guard.
Tanimoto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanimoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanimoto is keeping the position for now.
Gates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zach Gates just wasn't active enough.
Tanimoto is looking to clinch.
Tanimoto tries to clinch but Gates moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto walks into a straight right hand from Gates.
Gates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanimoto.
Tanimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanimoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanimoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gates bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanimoto's head.
Gates is looking to wear down Tanimoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tanimoto to the ground. Gates is now in Tanimoto's guard.
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tanimoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tanimoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tanimoto!
Gates prevents Tanimoto from improving position.
Gates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates passes to side control.
Gates staying calm.
Tanimoto is looking to regain half guard here but Gates keeps moving and retains side control.
Gates working away.
Tanimoto tries to improve position but can't.
Tanimoto is trying to control Gates's posture but Gates avoids it.
Zach Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gates controlling from the full mount.
Tanimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gates fails to advance to Tanimoto's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daiki Tanimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gates wants to take his opponent's back but instead Tanimoto manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Gates!
A very excited looking Zach Gates rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Daiki Tanimoto was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues... Team Goroshi - Aplha-Male Supplements'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boaz Jachin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Hersha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boaz Jachin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Hersha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Jachin as he connects with a hook.
Jachin keeps Hersha at a distance using the push kick.
Hersha walks into a left hand.
Boaz Jachin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hersha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hersha moves to clinch but Jachin breaks away
and Jachin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jachin lands a right hook to the body.
Jachin feints with a jab and clips Hersha right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hersha is sent crashing into the canvas and Jachin leaps in for the kill! Hersha tries to get to his feet but Jachin is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hersha is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boaz Jachin!
Post fight, Boaz Jachin took to the microphone: 'Pretty sure at some point Hershey Hershey squirted his pants haha! IT was disgusting, I had to put him away just to avoid getting that shit all over me! Im gonna go take a shower in bleach now! Thanks everyone! And of course Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Guilard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Darren Myles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guilard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Guilard. No joy for Myles on that attempt.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Guilard fails with the takedown.
Guilard takes the fight into the clinch.
Guilard has Myles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guilard has Myles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Guilard.
Myles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guilard wants to take the fight to the mat but Myles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guilard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guilard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guilard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guilard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Myles works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Guilard looks to land a strike but Myles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilard throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
Guilard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myles wants to get back to his feet but Guilard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guilard looking to sit in guard and control but Myles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles won't allow Guilard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles working some strikes from top position.
Guilard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Myles manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guilard wants to get back to his feet.
Myles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilard is trying to control but can't.
Myles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guilard defending well though.
Myles thows a huge punch but Guilard dodges it nicely.
Myles trying to mount his opponent but Guilard defends it.
Myles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guilard won't allow Myles to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guilard dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Guilard throws a head kick but Myles moves out of range.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Myles cracks Guilard with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Melvin Guilard has been cut.
A combination from Guilard does no damage.
Myles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilard as he avoids it easily.
Myles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Myles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here as Myles stalls from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myles trying to control the action but Guilard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Guilard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guilard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guilard wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles tries for a takedown but Guilard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guilard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Myles connects with a single shot there.
Guilard throws a head kick but Myles moves out of range.
Myles avoids the head kick by Guilard.
Guilard shoots for a takedown but Myles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guilard defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Myles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Guilard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Myles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Myles trying to control the position but Guilard is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guilard bucks up and tries to throw Myles off but instead Myles has got his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Myles controlling the positon.
Guilard is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Guilard!
Guilard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myles keeps control of the position easily here as Guilard tries to buck him off.
Guilard takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Guilard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darren Myles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles lands a shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Myles. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Myles not allowing Guilard to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Myles punishes Guilard with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Myles is working the ground and pound. Can Guilard escape?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myles not allowing Guilard to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Guilard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guilard throws a series of punches but Myles moves out of range.
Myles darts in looking for a takedown but Guilard gets double underhooks and turns Myles into the cage.
Guilard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guilard tries for a takedown but Myles manages to get underhooks.
Myles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guilard.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Guilard.
Guilard tries for a takedown but Myles manages to get underhooks.
Guilard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Myles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guilard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Myles has Guilard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Myles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guilard tumbling to the mat - Myles dives into Guilard's guard.
Guilard wants to get back to his feet but Myles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guilard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Myles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Myles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Myles trying to control but Guilard is working from the bottom.
Darren Myles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guilard throws a head kick but Myles moves out of range.
Myles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guilard defends it nicely.
Myles throws a series of punches but Guilard avoids them all with ease.
Guilard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Guilard ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guilard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guilard is trying to drag Myles to the mat but Myles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guilard is trying to push Myles away but Myles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Guilard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guilard can't get the takedown.
Guilard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Myles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Myles gets underhooks to prevent Guilard's takedown attempt.
Guilard tries for a takedown but Myles manages to get underhooks.
Guilard is pressed up against the cage. Myles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guilard down to the mat. Guilard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guilard's half guard.
Guilard has hold of Myles's hands but Myles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Melvin Guilard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guilard can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles winds up and cracks Guilard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darren Myles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Myles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Myles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Myles!
Darren Myles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ferrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrell has chosen Gators speech as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Ferrell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley motions for Ferrell to come forward. Henley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrell.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferrell content to stall in guard here.
Ferrell stands up over Henley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferrell postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell lands a couple of digs.
Ferrell controlling from the top position.
Ferrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell landing some decent shots from guard.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrell controls the pace.
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferrell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Henley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ferrell is looking to defend but Henley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ferrell! Henley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ferrell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Henley!
A less than humble Ben Henley 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in The Name. Artur Levchenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Levchenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Levchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Levchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Levchenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Levchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levchenko scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Marcelo Couture 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!
Levchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Levchenko.
Levchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Levchenko throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levchenko manages to avoid it.
Couture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Levchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Levchenko staying out of range there.
Couture manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levchenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Levchenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Levchenko managing to control the position.
Couture trying to control but Levchenko is working from the bottom.
Levchenko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Couture throws a strike but Levchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Couture wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Levchenko manages to pass to side control.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Levchenko is working away from the top position though.
Levchenko trying to control from half guard but Couture is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to stand up here but Levchenko is controlling him well.
Levchenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artur Levchenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko works over Couture's head and body with a nice combination.
Levchenko misses with a body shot.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Levchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levchenko slips under a jab from Couture.
Levchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Couture is rocked!
Levchenko misses with a straight left.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcelo Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levchenko.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Levchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Levchenko saw that one coming.
Levchenko drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Couture right on the button. Couture goes down! Levchenko follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Levchenko gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Levchenko!
Artur Levchenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daddy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Finally Moving kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
272 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yo Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Daddy off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Daddy blocks the low kick.
Sanchez lands a jab to Daddy's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Daddy should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looks like Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Daddy down.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Daddy looks winded!
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Daddy blocks it.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Daddy avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez works on Daddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez is pushing Daddy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Daddy.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez works on Daddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez'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.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Daddy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez cracks Daddy with a nice body shot.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Daddy's head.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Daddy's head.
Sanchez is leaning against Daddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez is pushing Daddy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Daddy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daddy's gas tank.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez works on Daddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daddy leaves his chin hanging out and Sanchez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Daddy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Yo Daddy had this to say: 'I can still kick your moms ass'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Breivik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan has chosen Now i know as his entrance music. Jackie Chan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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26
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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24
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anders Breivik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chan to the ground. Breivik is now in Chan's guard.
Breivik is in close to Chan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breivik postures up.
Breivik stands up over Chan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breivik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breivik chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breivik landing with the ground and pound.
Breivik is working Chan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breivik arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anders Breivik!
A very excited looking Anders Breivik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into the arena with My Life blaring out of the sound system. Borschtanoff has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
139 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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20
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borschtanoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borschtanoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschtanoff slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Borschtanoff is just out of range.
Borschtanoff slips under a jab.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Borschtanoff.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Borschtanoff checks it.
Borschtanoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borschtanoff with the ground and pound but Wayne regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borschtanoff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borschtanoff is working for a kimura but Wayne is defending it quite comfortably.
Borschtanoff wants to free his trapped foot but Wayne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wayne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borschtanoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borschtanoff content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Borschtanoff has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borschtanoff trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Demitri Borschtanoff hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borschtanoff.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Borschtanoff.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Borschtanoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Borschtanoff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borschtanoff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borschtanoff wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borschtanoff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borschtanoff is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne is trying to control Borschtanoff's posture but Borschtanoff avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borschtanoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borschtanoff in side control, throwing shots but Wayne defends.
Borschtanoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff tries for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.
Borschtanoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borschtanoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borschtanoff working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wayne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borschtanoff's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff trying to control from Wayne's half guard. Wayne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Borschtanoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borschtanoff's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borschtanoff wants to stand up but Wayne is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demitri Borschtanoff.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Borschtanoff's leg. Borschtanoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne looks to land a combination but Borschtanoff avoids it well.
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borschtanoff feints and as Wayne raises his hands in defense, Borschtanoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borschtanoff postures up and lands a big shot to Wayne's brow.
Wayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Borschtanoff scores with a head kick. Wayne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lil Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne wants it to stay on the feet.
Borschtanoff misses with a head kick.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that Wayne semi-blocks.
Decent striking displayed by Wayne there.
Borschtanoff dives in for a single leg takedown but Wayne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borschtanoff tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Borschtanoff tries for a takedown but Wayne manages to get underhooks.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitri Borschtanoff.
Wayne has Borschtanoff pushed against the cage.
Borschtanoff tries to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling the position.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wayne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne gets through Borschtanoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne is working Borschtanoff over against the cage.
Good body shot from Wayne.
Wayne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borschtanoff goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne throws a hook but Borschtanoff avoids it easily.
Lil Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Borschtanoff seems unphased.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne throws a low kick but Borschtanoff moves out of range easily.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borschtanoff's head.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wayne takes a swing at Borschtanoff's ribcage but misses.
Borschtanoff scores with a head kick.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borschtanoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Borschtanoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borschtanoff gets the takedown into side control.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Borschtanoff in side control, throwing shots but Wayne defends.
Borschtanoff laying and praying for a moment but Wayne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Borschtanoff is working for a kimura but Wayne is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demitri Borschtanoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borschtanoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff stalling away here and it's allowed Wayne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borschtanoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borschtanoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Borschtanoff!
Demitri Borschtanoff decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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