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HFC 141 Behind Enemy Lines PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Saltzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Saltzman!
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, Edward Durden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saltzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saltzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durden's waist but Durden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saltzman off to one side.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden darts in looking for a takedown but Saltzman gets double underhooks and turns Durden into the cage.
Saltzman wants a takedown.
Durden goes for a takedown attempt but Saltzman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Durden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saltzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saltzman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saltzman tries to get out of the position.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durden wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Edward Durden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Durden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Saltzman counter with a right hand.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saltzman tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Saltzman as Durden shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durden is defended easily by Saltzman.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Saltzman pushes him off.
Jon Saltzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saltzman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durden is defended easily by Saltzman.
Durden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Durden is defending well.
Durden has picked Saltzman up - he's going for a ride! Durden dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden is looking for submissions but instead, Saltzman has regained full guard.
Durden lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden trying to control but Saltzman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saltzman tries to sprawl but Durden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Durden trying to control the action but Saltzman is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Durden lands a nice short elbow.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saltzman is not content to let Durden control the position.
Saltzman kicks Durden off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durden throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saltzman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Durden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saltzman's head.
Edward Durden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Durden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Durden.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saltzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Durden.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saltzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durden.
Durden connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Durden stands up over Saltzman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saltzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saltzman keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durden lands a couple of elbows.
Durden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durden postures up in Saltzman's guard and throws a big left but Saltzman blocks it.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durden works over Saltzman with some ground and pound from guard.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden is looking to work some ground and pound but Saltzman has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltzman keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Durden closes the distance and pushes Saltzman back into the cage.
Durden wants a takedown.
Saltzman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saltzman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saltzman has Durden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden lands a takedown into guard.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durden looking to sit in guard and control but Saltzman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saltzman postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saltzman preventing the sweep.
Durden is looking for a triangle but Saltzman pushes his legs off easily.
Durden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saltzman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Durden throwing shots but Saltzman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Durden lands a nice short elbow.
Durden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saltzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saltzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durden.
Durden is trying to control the action in half guard but Saltzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Saltzman is defending well.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saltzman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman is refusing to be controlled, as Durden sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Durden!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Durden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Nocturne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez comes to the cage accompanied by Skindred - Rat Race. Ray Nocturne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Nocturne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nocturne sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Nocturne trying to control here.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nocturne defending well though.
Suarez is controlling the pace.
Nocturne is defending against the submission attempts here by Suarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nocturne is trying is best to control the position here.
Suarez trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nocturne.
Suarez looking to score a takedown here. Nocturne is defending well but Suarez drives through and ends up in Nocturne's guard.
Nocturne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suarez slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nocturne is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Suarez yanks on the arm and Nocturne is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Suarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Infinite Mass - Bullet. Miller has chosen Lion - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Williams prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Miller looks winded!
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Williams tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Full Affliction Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams slips a jab from Miller.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
It looks like Jericho Williams has been cut.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looks to clinch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Williams wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Williams tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams slips under a jab from Miller.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Jericho Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Williams avoids the body shot from Miller.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Miller breaks the clinch.
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!
Miller misses with the combination.
Williams tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Jericho Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Miller blocks a body shot from Williams.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jericho Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliver Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Williams tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams blocks a jab.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Miller misses.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Miller is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Williams tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Oliver Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho Williams's cut is getting worse.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Williams!
Jericho Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Sedniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Sedniak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rose!
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, Mariusz Sedniak!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sedniak doesn't seem bothered though.
Sedniak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sedniak shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Sedniak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose lands a big uppercut and Sedniak crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sedniak looks OK. Rose waves Sedniak back to his feet!
Sedniak is rocked!
It looks like Mariusz Sedniak 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!
BAM! Rose delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sedniak like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kevin Rose!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Nestor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha's entrance music is In Bloom. A fine choice. Nestor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ain't no grave 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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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
27 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
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, Dustin Nestor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nestor finds it's way through Licha's defenses.
Licha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nestor.
Nestor throws a hook to the side of Licha's head but Licha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nestor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nestor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Nestor lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licha moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nestor misses the target.
Nestor looks to land a left hand but Licha moved out of range nicely.
Nestor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nestor misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dustin Nestor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licha 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nestor to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha has had enough of the clinch but Nestor keeps him there for the moment.
Licha is trying to pull guard but Nestor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Licha tries to pull guard but Nestor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nestor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Licha defending well as Nestor loads up on a big left hand.
Licha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nestor is looking to clinch but Licha is avoiding it.
Nestor throws a hook to the side of Licha's head but Licha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nestor with a nice cross.
Nestor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nestor throws out a loose jab but Licha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nestor misses with a low kick.
Licha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nestor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor's corner calls for a 1-2. Nestor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nestor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nestor tries to clinch
and Nestor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nestor is looking to clinch.
Nestor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nestor looks to throw the jab but Licha is out of range.
Nestor throws a leg kick
and Licha counters with a stiff right hand.
Nestor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Licha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nestor dodges the punch combination from Licha.
Nestor darts in and clinches Licha up against the cage.
Licha tries to score a body lock takedown but Nestor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Licha moves out of range as Nestor strikes.
Nestor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nestor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nestor wants to clinch up but Licha keeps it at a distance.
Licha shoots in looking for a takedown but Nestor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Licha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nestor misses the jab.
Nestor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nestor successfully pulls guard.
Licha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nestor dives on top into guard.
Licha has control of Nestor's left arm, preventing Nestor from doing any damage.
Licha looking for a guillotine here but Nestor defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Licha controls Nestor momentarily but Nestor frees himself.
Nestor is looking to stand up but Licha won't let him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Licha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestor breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Nestor.
Nestor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Licha moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nestor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nestor lands a leg kick that knocks Licha off balance momentarily.
Nestor missing with a left hand there. Licha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Nestor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nestor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nestor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nestor closes the distance and clinches.
Licha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nestor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Licha tries to pull guard but Nestor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Licha looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Licha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nestor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nestor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Licha's calf.
Nestor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nestor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nestor misses with a lunging right hand
and Licha counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor moves into the clinch.
Licha jumps guard but Nestor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nestor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nestor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nestor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Licha ducks right into an uppercut from Nestor.
Nestor throws a poor cross that misses
and Licha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nestor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nestor wants to stand up but Licha is controlling him.
Licha drops back looking for a leg! Nestor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nestor manages to kick Licha off! Licha jumps back into Nestor's guard.
Nestor wants to stand up but Licha is controlling him.
Licha drops back looking for a leg! Nestor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nestor manages to kick Licha off! Licha jumps back into Nestor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha advances to half guard.
Licha wants to work for an arm triangle but Nestor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Licha 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.
Licha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nestor is defending against the submission attempts here by Licha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor is pressing down on Licha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Licha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nestor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Licha, into his guard.
Licha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nestor manages to break the clinch.
Nestor misses with a lunging right hand
and Licha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nestor's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestor looking for a sweep. Not yet Nestor, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nestor is on top in guard.
Nestor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Licha is pulling down on Nestor's head. It's preventing any offense from Nestor, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor postures up.
Licha pulls Nestor in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nestor trying to control the position from guard on top but Licha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nestor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nestor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nestor misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nestor doesn't manage to clinch there - Licha circles away.
Nestor moves to clinch but Licha breaks away
and Licha counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Lisandro Licha will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Nestor misses with a left hand
and Licha counters with a stiff right hand.
Licha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nestor was well out of range. Poor timing from Licha.
Licha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nestor throws out the jab.
Nestor moves in looking to clinch but Licha pushes him off.
Licha dives in and grabs Nestor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nestor pushes down on Licha's head and hops out.
Nestor is looking to clinch but Licha is avoiding it.
Nestor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nestor throws a hook but Licha avoids it easily.
Licha ducks under a wild hook from Nestor.
Licha goes for a double leg but Nestor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nestor continues to drive forward.
Nestor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licha backwards.
Licha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor breaks from the clinch.
Nestor lands a nice shot that snaps Licha's head back.
Licha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nestor tries to clinch up but Licha circles away and keeps his distance.
Lisandro Licha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nestor throws a big shot that misses.
Nestor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Licha circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nestor.
Licha drops his hands momentarily and Nestor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Licha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Licha slips a jab from Nestor.
Licha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Nestor misses
and Licha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nestor's guard.
Nestor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor wriggles free and stands up.
Licha connects with a right hand. Nestor shakes it off.
Nestor tries to clinch but Licha moves out of range.
Licha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nestor.
Nestor lands with an uppercut that bounces Licha off the cage and back into range.
Nestor throws a chopping leg kick but Licha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nestor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nestor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nestor throws a lazy uppercut
and Licha counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Nestor.
Dustin Nestor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor tries to clinch up.
Nestor misses with a lunging right hand
and Licha counters with a big uppercut that knocks Nestor off his feet! Licha dives into side control looking to finish!
Nestor is rocked!
Lisandro Licha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licha has an Americana. Nestor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Licha is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Licha hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lisandro Licha!
Lisandro Licha 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 Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinisalo has chosen Jos rakastat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
240 lbs
28 - 22 - 0 |
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288 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taisto Sinisalo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinisalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aerts cracks Sinisalo with a good jab.
Aerts lands a glancing blow to the side of Sinisalo's head.
Sloppy strikes from Aerts. Those never looked like landing.
Aerts throws a wild body kick that Sinisalo sees coming a mile off.
Sinisalo moves into the clinch.
Aerts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinisalo.
Sinisalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aerts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Taisto Sinisalo has been cut.
Aerts trying to land knees to the body.
Sinisalo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sinisalo working for a triangle but Aerts defends it easily.
Sinisalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aerts wants to control from the top but Sinisalo keeps moving.
Sinisalo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sinisalo has his foot on Aerts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aerts works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinisalo pulls Aerts in to control the position.
Sinisalo working a defensive guard here.
Sinisalo is looking for a triangle but Aerts pushes his legs off easily.
Sinisalo looking for a guillotine here but Aerts defends easily.
Sinisalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinisalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sinisalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinisalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinisalo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aerts preventing the sweep.
Aerts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sinisalo trying to keep a closed guard but Aerts is proving a slippery customer.
Sinisalo working for a triangle but Aerts defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aerts wants to control from the top but Sinisalo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Sinisalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Sinisalo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aerts fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinisalo has closed the distance and engaged Aerts in a clinch.
Sinisalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aerts just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Sinisalo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sinisalo fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Aerts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sinisalo fails to pull guard.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Sinisalo.
Aerts prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinisalo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aerts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aerts throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinisalo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinisalo can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Aerts.
Sinisalo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aerts smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinisalo.
Sinisalo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aerts scores with a hook.
Aerts scores with a body shot.
Jab by Aerts.
Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aerts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aerts.
Sinisalo slips under a jab from Aerts.
Sinisalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sinisalo is rocked!
and Aerts counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sinisalo! He's just covering up as Aerts starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
After winning the bout, Peter Aerts 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes into the arena with Metallica - The Unforgiven blaring out of the sound system. 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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198 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimachaerus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lock throws a front kick aimed at Dimachaerus's knee but Dimachaerus avoids it well.
Lock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimachaerus avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimachaerus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lock misses.
Lock lands a nice shot to the body.
Lock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lock looks to land a right hand but Dimachaerus moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock with a jab.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimachaerus as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Lock misses its intended target.
Dimachaerus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimachaerus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dimachaerus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Lock.
Dimachaerus slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lock misses its intended target.
Lock lands with an overhand left.
Lock throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dimachaerus lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Lock has been cut.
Lock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Lock just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lock moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lock misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a left and a right that stings Lock.
Nice defenses there by Dimachaerus.
Lock lands with an overhand left.
Dimachaerus slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Lock - just one landing.
Lock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Lock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lock misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock misses with a hook
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lock thinking.
Lock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Dimachaerus's head coaches at Soul Supremacy LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Lock.
Lock thows a leg kick but Dimachaerus checks it
and Dimachaerus counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock lands a really nice looking cross but Dimachaerus seems unphased.
John Lock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lock scores with a jab to the head.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lock works Dimachaerus's body with a nice hook.
Lock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimachaerus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lock throws a big shot that misses.
Dimachaerus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lock scores with a jab. Dimachaerus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lock connects with a leg kick. Dimachaerus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock misses with a looping left.
Lock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dimachaerus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lock throws an off balance right hand
letting Dimachaerus counter with a right hand.
That has opened up John Lock's cut even more.
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!
Lock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lock misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimachaerus moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock prevents the takedown attempt.
Lock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lock is trying to break free.
Lock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimachaerus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Lock'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!
Dimachaerus misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimachaerus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lock, right into the meat.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lock.
Lock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dimachaerus quickly recovers to half guard.
Dimachaerus is refusing to be controlled, as Lock sits in half guard.
Lock controlling the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimachaerus is staying active underneath Lock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Lock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dimachaerus checks a low kick from Lock.
Lock misses with a left hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a series of strikes. Lock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimachaerus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lock to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimachaerus tries to close the distance and clinch but Lock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimachaerus.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimachaerus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimachaerus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
John Lock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimachaerus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lock has a takedown stuffed.
Dimachaerus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock is not content to let Dimachaerus control the position.
Lock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dimachaerus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dimachaerus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimachaerus tries for a kimura but Lock is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lock.
Well Lock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lock!
A victorious John Lock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Win might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. 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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29
303 lbs
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300 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win avoids the head kick by Bova.
Bova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Bova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Win can't do much from the bottom here.
Bova cracks Win with a big elbow.
Win tries to buck Bova off but Bova is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Bova are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bova decides to stand back up.
Bova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Win's guard.
Win looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Bova defends easily.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bova defends it easily.
Bova lands a couple of elbows.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Bova defends easily.
Bova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bova wanted to stand there but Win had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bova looking to pass the guard.
Win is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Win looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bova passes into half guard.
Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Win doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bova.
Bova thows a huge punch but Win dodges it nicely.
Win avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bova.
Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova trying to pass the guard but Win defending well.
Win is not content to let Bova control the position.
Win actively working from the bottom here.
Bova passes to side control.
Win struggling a bit here.
Win prevents Bova from improving position.
Win is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova trying to control the position but Win is working away.
Bova working away.
Bova working the ground and pound.
Bova working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Win manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bova's best efforts.
Win moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Win swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bova advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bova dominated that round.
That's time! Win's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Win manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bova throws a right and a left that Win avoids nicely.
Bova fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Win to the ground. Bova is now in Win's guard.
Bova working some strikes from top position.
Bova pushing down on Win's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Win trying to control but Bova postures up.
Win tries to roll over but Bova keeps him under control.
Bova trying to control the action but Win is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bova lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bova lands a nice short elbow.
Bova trying to mount his opponent but Win defends it.
Win trying to control here.
Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Win keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Win is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.
Anthony Bova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Win makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Win.
Bova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Win throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Win has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bova has managed to get both his arms back between Win's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bova defends it easily.
Bova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Win keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win keeping moving, preventing Bova from controlling successfully.
Bova stands up over Win, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bova tries to free his leg and advance position but Win is retaining full guard.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Win keeping moving, preventing Bova from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bova!
Win goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bova is on top in guard.
Bova wants to stand but Win is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
Win working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bova has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Win is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win is trying to keep Bova in close.
Win 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.
Bova lands a couple of elbows.
Bova throws a big right hand that misses.
Win not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Bova defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Win throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bova passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bova 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bova.
Some wild striking there from Bova.
Bova has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Win swats away the attempt to clinch by Bova.
Win gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Win looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bova is one step ahead there.
Bova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Win is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.
Win looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bova wants to work for an arm triangle but Win is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win wants to get back to full guard but Bova has mounted him!
Win tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bova tries to control but Win wriggling away.
BOOM! Bova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bova prevents Win from getting the reversal.
Win in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bova has control of Win's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Win regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Win is rocked!
Bova content just to control the position here.
Bova with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Win is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bova! Win is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Bova!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anthony Bova waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amin comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous by Michael Jackson. Idi Amin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Nak!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Amin.
It looks like Harry Nak has been cut.
Amin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nak avoids the body shot from Amin.
Amin sends Nak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Amin is motioning to the referee to let Nak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nak is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nak is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Amin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nak is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi Amin!
Idi Amin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van damm comes to the cage accompanied by Life Goes On. Tong Van damm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Garcia's chin.
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33
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30
198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tong Van damm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van damm.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Van damm sees coming a mile off.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Van damm sees coming a mile off.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Van damm misses with a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garcia enables Van damm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garcia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van damm wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van damm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van damm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van damm looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van damm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van damm tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van damm trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van damm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van damm scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Van damm throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Van damm throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van damm's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Garcia trying to control but Van damm is working from the bottom.
Van damm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Van damm is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Van damm counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van damm.
Van damm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garcia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van damm, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Van damm keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van damm being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van damm wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Van damm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Van damm is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Van damm 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.
Garcia misses with a hook. Van damm ducked under it nicely.
Chris Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van damm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia fakes the leg kick and cracks Van damm in the body.
Van damm scores with a nice body kick.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Van damm avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Van damm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia takes a swing at Van damm's ribcage but misses.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van damm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chris Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van damm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Van damm counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia swings for the body but Van damm moves out of range.
Van damm moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van damm misses with a body punch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van damm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Van damm.
A body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van damm blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Van damm.
Van damm blocks an uppercut.
Van damm leaning against his opponent.
Van damm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia tries a body shot but Van damm blocks it.
Van damm misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Van damm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Van damm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
Van damm takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van damm throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van damm's efforts to push away.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van damm is rocked!
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Van damm controls the action.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van damm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van damm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Van damm controls the action.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van damm has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Garcia regains guard immediately.
Garcia has his hands on Van damm's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van damm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Van damm avoids it.
Garcia with a jab.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Van damm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van damm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Van damm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van damm throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Van damm postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van damm trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van damm blocks the body kick.
Van damm moves out of range of the body kick.
Chris Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Van damm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van damm rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van damm if he has to take too many more of those.
Van damm seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Van damm thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Van damm counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Van damm counters with a leg kick.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Van damm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van damm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van damm has time to react.
Garcia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van damm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Van damm misses with a looping right.
Van damm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van damm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy body kick
and Van damm counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van damm looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia passes Van damm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Van damm won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm trying to control here.
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!
Garcia trying to control from Van damm's half guard. Van damm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tong Van damm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van damm controlling Garcia's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Garcia really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia looks to throw a body kick
and Van damm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Van damm.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van damm counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia throws a low kick but Van damm avoids it.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Van damm moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Van damm counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Van damm moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Van damm avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
Van damm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van damm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Garcia
and Van damm counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Van damm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van damm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van damm is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia makes his way to full guard, as Van damm worked for a kimura.
Van damm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Van damm throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van damm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm looking to control but Garcia passes into half guard.
Van damm is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van damm turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van damm has Garcia in his guard.
Garcia pushes down on Van damm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van damm is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tong Van damm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van damm dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Van damm avoids it.
Van damm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia pushes Van damm away with a front kick.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Van damm's leg. Van damm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Van damm's shoulder, as Van damm tries to avoid the shot.
Van damm throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Van damm throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia takes a swing at Van damm's ribcage but misses.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Van damm's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
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.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Van damm's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van damm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Van damm looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van damm has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm looking for a sweep. Not yet Van damm, not yet.
Van damm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Van damm keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van damm controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tong Van damm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van damm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van damm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van damm thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van damm misses with a body shot.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van damm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Van damm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Garcia! Chris Garcia retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chris Garcia 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.
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