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UCF 2: Domination PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Busfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen Johnny Bravo as his entrance music. James Busfield had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. James Busfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Bravo's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Busfield!
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, Johnny Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Busfield momentarily.
Busfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Busfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Busfield looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Bravo throws the left hand but Busfield avoids the punch easily.
Busfield drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.
Busfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Busfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bravo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Busfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Bravo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Busfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Busfield controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Bravo gets to his feet. Busfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bravo clinches.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Busfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Busfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Busfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Busfield tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Busfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bravo is trying to defend but Busfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Busfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo is looking to get back to is feet but Busfield passes into side control.
Busfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busfield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but Busfield drags him back down.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Busfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bravo. Busfield shrugs it off though.
Busfield is breathing heavily.
Busfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bravo rushes Busfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Busfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bravo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Busfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands an overhand right.
Bravo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Busfield keeps moving.
Busfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Busfield striking off his back but it's not causing Bravo any problems.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Busfield is keeping the position.
Bravo wants to stand but Busfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Busfield is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bravo 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.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo wants the takedown. Busfield is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Busfield's guard against the cage.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bravo trying to control but Busfield is working from the bottom.
Busfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Busfield, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Busfield keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Busfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Busfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Busfield backs away looking to recover.
Bravo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Busfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Busfield looks to clinch
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Busfield pushes Bravo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bravo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bravo looks up at the clock and then as Busfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bravo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo cracks Busfield with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Busfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo rushes Busfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Bravo throws a body punch but Busfield moves out of range.
Busfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Busfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Busfield avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Busfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Busfield regains guard.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Busfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Busfield is proving hard to escape from.
Bravo trying to control but Busfield is working from the bottom.
Bravo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Busfield's guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Busfield is retaining full guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Busfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bravo landing with the ground and pound.
Bravo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bravo stands up and waves to Busfield to follow him.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Busfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bravo counters with a three punch combo that has Busfield backing up. Busfield nods at Bravo to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Busfield wants to clinch
and Bravo counters with a two punch combo.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Busfield working a defensive guard here.
Busfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bravo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Busfield working a defensive guard here.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bravo prevents Busfield from getting back to his feet.
Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Busfield's sensitive parts.
Bravo rushes Busfield and presses him up against the cage.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Busfield checks a low kick from Bravo.
Bravo works Busfield's body with a nice hook.
Busfield throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo manages to pull guard.
Busfield won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Bravo controlling the position.
Bravo wriggles free and stands up.
Bravo scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Busfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Busfield's head.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Bravo.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Busfield moves away.
Bravo closes the distance and pushes Busfield back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Busfield uses from the top position.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Busfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Busfield has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnny Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Busfield fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Busfield is trying to control but can't.
Busfield tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bravo in particular looking to stall.
Bravo is nestled in close to Busfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo 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 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Houseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Houseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloane misses with a wild combination.
Houseman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sloane pinned against the cage. Sloane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houseman shoots in but no luck this time.
Houseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sloane circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Sloane as Houseman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Houseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tyler Houseman has been cut.
Sloane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Houseman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Houseman.
Sloane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Houseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houseman misses with a body kick.
Sloane scores with a head kick.
Houseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sloane circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloane throws a head kick but Houseman moves out of range.
Houseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houseman tries to pull guard but Sloane won't allow it.
Sloane taking a breather.
Sloane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houseman backwards.
Houseman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houseman has hold of one of Sloane's legs. Sloane is fighting the takedown attempt but Houseman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Housemanis looking to pass into half guard but Sloane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sloane is in guard.
Sloane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houseman is keeping the position for now.
Sloane wants to stand but Houseman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sloane advances to half guard.
Sloane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houseman wants to control but Sloane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Houseman is looking for a sweep. Sloane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sloane wants to stand but Houseman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Houseman won't allow Sloane to pass to mount.
Houseman wants to get back to his feet.
Sloane seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sloane throws a lazy head kick
and Houseman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sloane looks gassed!
Houseman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houseman tries to stand but Sloane is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloane wants to get back to his feet but Houseman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurt Sloane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Houseman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houseman has closed the distance and engaged Sloane in a clinch.
Houseman stalling against the cage.
Houseman avoiding damage as Sloane throws knees to the body.
Sloane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Houseman keeps control of Sloane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houseman dodges an elbow strike from Sloane.
Houseman tries to pull guard but Sloane holds him up against the cage and eventually Houseman drops back down to his feet.
Houseman keeps control of Sloane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houseman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sloane just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloane stalling in the clinch but Houseman improves position.
Houseman wants to break free but Sloane has control.
Sloane tries to break the clinch but Houseman is controlling the position.
Sloane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houseman avoiding damage as Sloane throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houseman avoiding damage as Sloane throws knees to the body.
Houseman breaks from the clinch.
Sloane throws a head kick that misses.
Sloane wants to clinch
and Houseman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sloane's guard.
Houseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houseman looking to sit in guard and control but Sloane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sloane has gone for a leg lock! Houseman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sloane's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houseman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houseman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houseman wants to control from the top but Sloane keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houseman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sloane is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sloane wants to get back to his feet but Houseman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sloane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Houseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Houseman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Houseman shoots in and drives through. Sloane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Houseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Houseman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Houseman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloane wants to clinch
and Houseman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Houseman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houseman breaks from the clinch.
Houseman misses with a takedown attempt - Sloane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houseman throws a leg kick but Sloane checks it.
Sloane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Houseman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sloane's guard.
Sloane wants to get back to his feet but Houseman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houseman passes into half guard.
Sloane wants to get back to his feet.
Houseman controlling the action here.
Houseman is stalling here. Sloane is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Houseman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sloane has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloane is looking to take a break and control but Houseman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houseman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sloane trying to mount his opponent but Houseman defends it.
It looks like Sloane is going to stand back up.
Houseman wants to control but Sloane is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Houseman defends it well.
Sloane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloane prevents Houseman from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sloane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurt Sloane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houseman.
Sloane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloane's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sloane duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Houseman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Houseman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloane is keeping the position for now.
Sloane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Houseman is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Houseman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houseman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Houseman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Wallingford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Wallingford!
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, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Wallingford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallingford is able to avoid easily.
Brett Wallingford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallingford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallingford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robinson.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallingford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wallingford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Wallingford tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallingford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Wallingford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallingford lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallingford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallingford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallingford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson lands with a hook. Wallingford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Wallingford.
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Wallingford is out of range.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallingford momentarily.
Wallingford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallingford is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Wallingford blocks the body kick.
Wallingford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallingford loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wallingford checks a low kick from Robinson.
Wallingford needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.
Wallingford throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallingford is breathing heavily.
Wallingford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson punishes Wallingford's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallingford off the cage and back into rage.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Wallingford backs away looking to recover.
Wallingford is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Wallingford avoids them all with ease.
Robinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wallingford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Robinson lands a left and a right that sends Wallingford crashing to the canvas! Robinson dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Wallingford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wallingford seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Robinson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Wallingford is backing up but Robinson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Wallingford covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Robinson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Robinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Rutledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Rutledge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrell Rutledge!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutledge.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rutledge misses with a kick to the body.
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrell Rutledge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Rutledge - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutledge throws a jab but it's blocked by Richter.
Rutledge misses with a wild combination.
Rutledge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richter misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutledge defending well as Richter loads up on a big left hand.
Rutledge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richter.
Rutledge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Rutledge misses its intended target.
Rutledge misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rutledge misses.
Richter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutledge throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutledge is defended easily by Richter.
Richter misses with a leg kick
and Rutledge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutledge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutledge misses with a few strikes there.
Rutledge throws a combination that misses
and Richter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutledge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutledge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Rutledge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutledge throws a shot from downtown. Richter moves away and avoids it.
Richter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutledge throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter blocks a head kick by Rutledge.
Rutledge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richter counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutledge scores with a takedown into Richter's guard.
Rutledge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richter is keeping the position for now.
Rutledge trying to control the position from guard on top but Richter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rutledge passes Richter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rutledge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rutledge is trying to control. Richter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richter is trying to stand up here but Rutledge is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge trying to mount his opponent but Richter defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rutledge scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutledge throws a body punch but Richter moves out of range.
Rutledge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutledge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Rutledge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutledge connects with a single shot there.
Richter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutledge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutledge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Rutledge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutledge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter slips under a jab from Rutledge.
Richter misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutledge misses with a double jab.
Rutledge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutledge digs a good body shot into Richter's ribs.
Richter throws a lazy head kick
and Richter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutledge misses with a looping left.
Alex Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richter slips a jab from Rutledge.
Rutledge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richter's head.
Alex Richter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutledge misses the body punch
and Richter counters with a series of strikes. Rutledge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutledge lunges at Richter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richter's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rutledge to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutledge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutledge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rutledge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutledge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richter shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Rutledge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutledge 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Rutledge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavares Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavares Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Cruz lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Tavares Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a body kick.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Jones shoots in.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavares Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Cruz tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Jones controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Jones misses.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Tavares Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cruz!
Cruz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Jones 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. This is the final round!
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cruz's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Cruz from standing up.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cruz's guard now.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBrone James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBrone James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Barrett!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like LeBrone James has been cut.
James dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Barrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James wants to clinch.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrett connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Barrett throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Barrett lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Barrett there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James tries to clinch up but Barrett circles away and keeps his distance.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
James wants to clinch up but Barrett keeps it at a distance.
Barrett throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barrett drops James with a left right combo! Barrett follows him down to the ground into side control.
James is rocked!
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
James wants to control but Barrett postures up.
Barrett looking to control but instead James has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barrett controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrett.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Barrett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barrett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barrett is working away from the top position though.
Barrett not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Barrett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a series of punches but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Barrett finds it's target.
Barrett swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
A combination from James does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Barrett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James lands a jab.
James moves in looking to clinch but Barrett pushes him off.
Barrett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrett connects with a crisp jab.
James tries to move into range but Barrett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Barrett.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barrett lands a right hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Barrett. No joy for James on that attempt.
Barrett moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! James goes down! Can Barrett finish him!?
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Barrett steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! James is out on his feet! Barrett sets himself and nearly takes James's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Barrett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDowell's choice of entrance music: Line in Marvelous Times. 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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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John marks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus McDowell!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDowell tries to work over marks's front leg with a kick but marks checks it.
marks clinches up with McDowell and pushes him back against the cage.
marks wants to get back to striking at distance but McDowell won't allow it.
marks tries to break free but McDowell pushes him back against the cage.
marks can't break the clinch.
marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDowell keeps control of marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
marks tries to circle away but McDowell has him pinned against the cage.
marks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. marks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
marks tries to circle away but McDowell has him pinned against the cage.
marks fails to pull guard.
marks goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDowell prevents it.
McDowell lands a knee to the head.
marks wants to get back to striking at distance but McDowell won't allow it.
marks jumps into guard, dragging McDowell to the mat.
marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDowell wants to pass the guard but marks is keeping the position.
McDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDowell prevents marks from getting back to his feet.
McDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell won't allow marks to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDowell wants to clinch but marks slips to the side
and marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDowell closes the distance but marks moves to the side
and marks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
marks stands up from McDowell's guard - marks perhaps looking for a knockout.
McDowell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
marks is breathing heavily.
marks throws a leg kick
and McDowell counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! McDowell looks at the referee who does nothing so McDowell lands a crushing right that sends marks to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus McDowell!
Markus McDowell is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdeno Chara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sheppard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdeno Chara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard lands a two punch combo.
Sheppard stuffs the takedown.
Sheppard lands with a cross.
Sheppard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Sheppard.
A head kick misses from Sheppard.
Chara blocks a head kick by Sheppard.
Sheppard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chara.
Chara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sheppard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chara misses with a straight left.
Chara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chara slips a jab and a cross from Sheppard.
Sheppard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheppard tries to bum rush Chara with a series of wild strikes but Chara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheppard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheppard.
The fighters circling - Chara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheppard scores with a body shot.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Chara misses
and Sheppard counters with a right hand to the body.
Chara throws a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard tries a head kick but it misses.
Chara misses with a takedown
and Sheppard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chara throws a leg kick
and Sheppard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chara really felt that one!
Sheppard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chara looks gassed!
Sheppard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard throws a nice head kick!
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard thumps Chara with a low kick.
Sheppard scores with a hook to the body. Chara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheppard jabs Chara right on the nose. Chara blinks but takes it well.
Chara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sheppard looks to land a combination but Chara avoids it well.
Sheppard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sheppard lands an overhand right.
Sheppard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara misses the jab.
Zdeno Chara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Sheppard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chara, right into the meat.
Sheppard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheppard.
Chara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheppard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheppard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chara is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sheppard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chara.
Chara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chara is looking to take a break and control but Sheppard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheppard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sheppard tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard wants to get back to his feet.
Sheppard is staying active underneath Chara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheppard tries to kick Chara off but Chara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chara is pressing down on Sheppard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sheppard is holding on for now.
Sheppard is not content to let Chara control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sheppard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheppard.
Nice jab there from Sheppard.
Chara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chara doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sheppard counter with a right hand.
Chara throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.
John Sheppard is winning the standup battle so far.
Chara misses with a leg kick.
Chara misses with a leg kick
and Sheppard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheppard fails to land with a series of punches.
Chara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Chara misses its intended target.
Sheppard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Chara misses
and Sheppard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chara misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheppard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara misses with a two punch combination.
John Sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheppard with a nice cross.
Sheppard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chara thumps Sheppard with a low kick.
Chara throws a head kick that misses
letting Sheppard counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Chara is predictable there
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheppard throws a hook but Chara avoids it easily.
Sheppard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheppard.
Chara misses with a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheppard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sheppard misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Sheppard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Sheppard misses
and Chara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheppard is out of range.
Chara throws a leg kick but Sheppard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Chara moves out of range.
Chara throws a head kick that misses
and Sheppard counters with a left to the body.
Chara throws a leg kick but Sheppard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chara misses with a takedown
and Sheppard counters with a series of strikes. Chara will be more careful next time no doubt.
John Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
Chara blocks a head kick by Sheppard.
Good shot there by Sheppard.
Sheppard cracks Chara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chara misses with a head kick.
Sheppard lands a high kick!
Chara throws a leg kick
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chara connects with the punch.
Chara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chara misses with a leg kick
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheppard is able to avoid easily.
Sheppard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chara misses with a looping left.
Chara throws a leg kick
letting Sheppard counter with a right hand.
Chara slips a jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheppard is out of range.
Chara avoids the head kick by Sheppard.
Sheppard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sheppard throws a lazy head kick
and Chara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sheppard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Sheppard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheppard defending well as Chara loads up on a big left hand.
Chara slips a straight right by Sheppard.
Jab, jab by Sheppard - just one landing.
Sheppard fails to land with a series of punches.
Chara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chara moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Chara jabs at Sheppard's body.
Sheppard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chara thows a leg kick but Sheppard checks it
and Sheppard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheppard's sensitive parts.
Chara misses with a hook.
Sheppard misses with a body shot
and Chara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chara thows a leg kick but Sheppard checks it
and Sheppard counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sheppard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chara tried to score with a low kick but Sheppard checks it.
Sheppard throws out a loose jab but Chara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppard throws a leg kick
and Chara counters with a shoot takedown. Sheppard fights it but they end up in guard.
Chara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheppard is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sheppard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chara on the ground.
Sheppard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chara.
Sheppard keeping moving, preventing Chara from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheppard is retaining full guard.
Chara trying to control but Sheppard is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chara moves away.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Chara.
Chara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheppard throws out the jab.
Chara throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chara misses with a takedown attempt - Sheppard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheppard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sheppard scores with a jab to the head.
Chara tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Chara moves out of range.
Chara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheppard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sheppard does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheppard. Chara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheppard avoids the head kick by Chara.
Sheppard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sheppard misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Chara is predictable there
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Sheppard misses its intended target.
Chara with a poor takedown
and Sheppard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
Nice defenses there by Sheppard.
Chara shoots in but Sheppard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheppard missing with a left hand there. Chara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheppard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chara's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheppard's head.
Sheppard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sheppard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chara wants to slow Sheppard down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheppard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chara's sensitive parts.
Sheppard throws a sloppy head kick and Chara moves out of range easily.
Chara throws a head kick that Sheppard semi-blocks.
Chara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheppard counters with a three punch combo that has Chara backing up. Chara nods at Sheppard to acknowledge the strikes.
Sheppard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Chara misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Sheppard there.
Chara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sheppard misses with a body shot
and Chara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Sheppard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Sheppard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left and a right from Sheppard both land. Nice combination.
Chara shoots for a takedown but Sheppard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheppard counters with a big head kick but Chara shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Chara misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Sheppard.
Chara throws out a leg kick but Sheppard moves out of range and Chara only half commits.
Sheppard throws an overhand right that lands on Chara's shoulder, as Chara tries to avoid the shot.
Chara misses with a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a body kick.
Chara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheppard cracks Chara with an open hand slap.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Chara avoids them all with ease.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chara moves out of range as Sheppard strikes.
Sheppard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheppard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sheppard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chara throws a sloppy body shot
and Chara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
Sheppard misses with a two punch combination.
Sheppard scores with a one two! Chara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sheppard takes a swing at Chara's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chara blocks the body kick.
Sheppard blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Sheppard misses
and Chara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chara wants to pass to mount but Sheppard is defending the position.
Chara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppard keeps working.
Sheppard tries to kick Chara off but Chara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chara is pressing down on Sheppard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sheppard is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara drops an elbow to the side of Sheppard's head.
Chara wants to take a breather but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard won't allow Chara to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chara fails with the takedown
and Sheppard counters with a big head kick but Chara shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheppard looks to land a right hand but Chara moved out of range.
Sheppard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sheppard misses with a few strikes there.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Chara moves out of range.
Chara throws a hook to the side of Sheppard's head but Sheppard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
Chara misses the jab.
Chara throws a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
Chara shoots for a takedown but Sheppard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chara.
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 John Sheppard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sheppard looks to land a combination but Chara avoids it well.
Chara ducks under a wild hook from Sheppard.
Chara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheppard avoids it really well and circles away.
Chara misses with a low kick.
Chara misses with a straight left.
Sheppard cracks Chara with an open hand slap.
Sheppard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chara throws a leg kick which misses Sheppard's front leg but catches the back leg as Sheppard tries to avoid it.
Chara misses with a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sheppard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard lands a nice hook to Chara's body. Chara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheppard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheppard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Chara with that takedown attempt.
Sheppard throws a lazy head kick
and Chara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chara.
Chara trying to control but Sheppard is working from the bottom.
Sheppard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chara postures up in Sheppard's guard and throws a big left but Sheppard blocks it.
Zdeno Chara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheppard keeping moving, preventing Chara from controlling successfully.
Sheppard keeping full guard, as Chara tries to pass.
Sheppard keeping moving, preventing Chara from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheppard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Sheppard.
A big right from Chara misses.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Sheppard as he checks the leg kick.
Chara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sheppard counter with a right hand.
Chara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
Chara moves away from the strike by Sheppard.
Chara misses with a leg kick.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Chara is predictable there
and Sheppard counters with a low kick, right behind Chara 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara misses with a low kick.
Chara with a poor takedown
and Sheppard counters with a head kick.
Sheppard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chara at a distance.
Chara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Chara moves out of range.
Chara tries to clinch up but Sheppard circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chara.
Sheppard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheppard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chara's knee momentarily.
Chara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chara misses with a double jab
and Sheppard counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Sheppard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheppard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Sheppard!
John Sheppard is the new lightweight champion!
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