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HFC 162 Barbarians PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer comes into the arena with The Lucky Bullets blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
19 - 33 - 1 |
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130 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
19 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shields has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokenhizer regains guard immediately.
Stokenhizer managing to control the position.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokenhizer is keeping the position for now.
Stokenhizer pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Stokenhizer'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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hanz Stokenhizer.
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stokenhizer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer is adopting a defensive guard.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Stokenhizer managing to control the position.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Stokenhizer is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Hanz Stokenhizer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stokenhizer tries to keep at a distance but Shields has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stokenhizer stalling.
Stokenhizer prevents a body shot from Shields.
Shields working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Shields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Stokenhizer is retaining full guard.
Stokenhizer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stokenhizer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stokenhizer tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokenhizer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stokenhizer stands up from half guard.
Shields has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer avoiding damage.
Shields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Stokenhizer is keeping the position.
Stokenhizer is controlling Shields's posture.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Stokenhizer has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Hanz Stokenhizer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stokenhizer, pushing him back against the cage.
Shields has picked Stokenhizer up - he's going for a ride! Shields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokenhizer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer controlling Shields's posture.
Stokenhizer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stokenhizer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shields looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stokenhizer!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stokenhizer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shields's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Shields will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stokenhizer's guard.
Stokenhizer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shields won't allow Stokenhizer to sweep him here.
Stokenhizer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stokenhizer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stokenhizer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shields is breathing heavily.
We're going to have a standup here because Hanz Stokenhizer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stokenhizer is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer controlling Shields's posture.
Stokenhizer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stokenhizer holds on and takes a little breather.
Shields won't allow Stokenhizer to sweep him here.
Stokenhizer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hanz Stokenhizer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stokenhizer prevents a body shot from Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields has a couple of punches blocked by Stokenhizer.
Shields has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stokenhizer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shields doesn't have the hooks in and Stokenhizer manages to turn into his guard.
Shields wants to stand up but Stokenhizer is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokenhizer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shields forces Stokenhizer back against the cage and clinches.
Shields goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields has picked Stokenhizer up - he's going for a ride! Shields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stokenhizer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stokenhizer gets full guard.
Stokenhizer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stokenhizer get's back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to trip Stokenhizer. He has hold of a leg but Stokenhizer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shields persists though and gets the 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!
Stokenhizer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokenhizer is on top in guard.
Shields wants to stand up but Stokenhizer is controlling him.
Stokenhizer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!
Hanz Stokenhizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stokenhizer is pushing Shields up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stokenhizer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stokenhizer looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokenhizer, not yet.
Stokenhizer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokenhizer decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stokenhizer is adopting a defensive guard.
Stokenhizer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hanz Stokenhizer.
Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stokenhizer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stokenhizer wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Stokenhizer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokenhizer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shields moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields has a couple of punches blocked by Stokenhizer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stokenhizer blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stokenhizer.
Shields is trying to trip Stokenhizer. He has hold of a leg but Stokenhizer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shields persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stokenhizer looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokenhizer, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stokenhizer holds on and takes a little breather.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer pulls Shields in close to his closed guard and prevents Shields from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Hanz Stokenhizer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Stokenhizer stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokenhizer taking a breather.
Shields tries to work over Stokenhizer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Shields.
I've got Shields winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Shields!
Jason Shields took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to fight the champ'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Brett Ing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Ing!
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, Ricky Melendez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a sloppy head kick and Ing moves out of range easily.
Melendez shoots for a takedown but Ing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Ing.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ing.
Ing misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ing circles away.
Ing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ing works the jab nicely.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Melendez.
Nice body punch from Ing.
Ing connects with a stiff jab that staggers Melendez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Ing!
A relieved looking Brett Ing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ricky Melendez had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dogg's choice of entrance music: Kickstart My Heart. Ron Dogg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogg tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bo slips under a jab from Dogg.
Dogg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dogg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogg is looking to clinch.
Dogg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bo.
Bo blocks a head kick by Dogg.
Bo misses with a two punch combination.
Dogg is looking to clinch.
Dogg jabs Bo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dogg takes the fight into the clinch.
Bo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dogg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dogg wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dogg pulls guard effortlessly.
Dogg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dogg is on top in guard.
Dogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo is working an open guard so Dogg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg shoots in and drives through. Bo sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dogg.
Dogg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bo's waist but Bo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dogg off to one side.
Bo moves away from the strike by Dogg.
Dogg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dogg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
JJ Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Dogg.
Dogg throws a right hand that Bo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bo also avoids with ease.
Bo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dogg throws the kick towards the body but Bo avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogg tries a head kick but it misses.
Dogg is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg checks the leg kick.
Dogg swinging wildly here.
Bo looks to land a combination. Dogg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dogg shoots for a takedown but Bo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dogg with a poor takedown
and Bo counters with a good low kick that Dogg was not able to check.
Bo tries to land a leg kick but Dogg saw it coming and moves away.
Bo misses with the combination.
Dogg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dogg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dogg 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 Bo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Dogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogg is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Dogg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dogg throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dogg.
Dogg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bo.
A big left from Dogg misses.
Bo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dogg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dogg, as that shot connected.
Dogg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dogg tries to land a front kick but Bo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dogg circles away quickly and effectively.
Ron Dogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogg fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Dogg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dogg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dogg darts in looking for a takedown but Bo gets double underhooks and turns Dogg into the cage.
Dogg manages to break the clinch.
Dogg throws a series of punches but Bo avoids them all with ease.
Bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JJ Bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dogg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bo's sensitive parts.
Dogg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Bo. No joy for Dogg on that attempt.
Dogg is looking to clinch but Bo is avoiding it.
Dogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bo but Bo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
JJ Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Dogg.
Dogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bo pinned against the cage. Bo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dogg tries for a takedown but Bo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo dodges the punch combination from Dogg.
Dogg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dogg can pounce on him.
Bo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bo slips a jab and a cross from Dogg.
Bo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dogg throws the kick towards the body but Bo avoids it.
Bo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dogg is out of range and Bo settles back down.
Dogg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dogg tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Bo throws a head kick but Dogg moves out of range.
Dogg throws a series of punches but Bo avoids them all with ease.
Dogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dogg tries to bum rush Bo with a series of wild strikes but Bo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg misses with a series of wild punches.
Bo stuffs the takedown.
Bo wants to slow Dogg down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Bo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bo stuffs the takedown.
Bo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Dogg misses with a takedown
and Bo counters with a big head kick but Dogg shrugs it off.
Dogg is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dogg throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Bo.
Dogg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dogg fails with the takedown
and Bo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo lands a two punch combo.
Dogg is rocked!
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Bo finish him?
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dogg blocks a head kick by Bo.
Bo throws a right hand that Dogg ducks under and follows up with a left that Dogg also avoids with ease.
JJ Bo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Bo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dogg misses with a double jab.
Bo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dogg tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bo wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JJ Bo!
After the fight, JJ Bo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
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, Victor Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stryker. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Stryker.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stryker 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.
Simpson tries to clinch but Stryker moves out of range.
Stryker thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stryker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Stryker.
Stryker has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Stryker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stryker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stryker has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Stryker is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Stryker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson working Stryker over with knees to the body.
Stryker looks winded!
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Stryker's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
It looks like Victor Stryker has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stryker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stryker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stryker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stryker's defenses.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stryker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stryker successfully pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stryker controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stryker on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stryker wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
Stryker trying to strike off his back.
Stryker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stops Stryker from standing up.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Stryker won't let him.
Stryker looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor Stryker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stryker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Stryker circles away.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stryker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stryker cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stryker lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stryker closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker wants to break free but Simpson has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Stryker's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stryker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Stryker's cut.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Stryker keeps it at a distance.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Stryker - just one landing.
Stryker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stryker is breathing heavily.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stryker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Stryker tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stryker backwards.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stryker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stryker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Stryker's ribcage.
Stryker tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Victor Stryker's cut even more.
Stryker has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stryker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Stryker shrugs off.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stryker manages to pull guard.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Stryker.
Simpson tries to stand but Stryker is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stryker, not yet.
Stryker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Simpson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Stryker unloading with bombs!
Stryker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simpson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Stryker's cut.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stryker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stryker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stryker swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Stryker swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Stryker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stryker misses the shot to the body.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Stryker.
Stryker breaks from the clinch.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stryker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Victor Stryker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stryker can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Stryker shrugs off.
Stryker takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Stryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stryker won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stryker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stryker can't break the clinch.
Stryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. Stryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stryker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Stryker is avoiding it.
Stryker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stryker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stryker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stryker throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Stryker takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stryker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson has Stryker pressed against the cage, preventing Stryker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stryker wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Stryker wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson working Stryker over with knees to the body.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Stryker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stryker tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stryker.
Stryker tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Bart Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stryker avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Stryker's ribcage.
Stryker is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Victor Stryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Stryker successfully pulls guard.
Stryker wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
Stryker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 fight!
Bart Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Victor Stryker had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Sadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelin Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anwar Sadat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhelin Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Sadat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sadat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Li's legs.
Sadat tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Sadat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sadat trying to control the position but Li is working away.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sadat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sadat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Li is trying to control Sadat's posture but Sadat avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Li manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
Li is looking to advance position but Sadat won't allow it.
Li trying to control the action but Sadat is working from the bottom.
Li prevents Sadat from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadat defends it well.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Li trying to control the action but Sadat is working from the bottom.
Sadat wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sadat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sadat keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Sadat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a triangle but Sadat pushes his legs off easily.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadat tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Sadat advances position into side control!
Sadat wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Sadat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sadat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anwar Sadat 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.
Sadat gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Sadat manages to retain guard.
Zhelin Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadat is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zhelin Li.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sadat!
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Sadat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is trying to get back to half guard.
Li trying to control the action but Sadat is working from the bottom.
Sadat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zhelin Li has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sadat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
Sadat passes Li's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sadat wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Sadat seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
Li wants to control but Sadat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to get back to full guard here but Sadat has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sadat tries to move to mount but Li blocks the move with his legs.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhelin Li 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sadat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Sadat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li struggling a bit here.
Li prevents Sadat from moving into mount.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li trying to control but Sadat postures up.
Sadat trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li wants to improve his position but Sadat is controlling well.
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.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Sadat prevents Li from improving his position.
Li has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Sadat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadat wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Sadat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Li wants to control but Sadat postures up.
Sadat trying to control the position but Li is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Li tries to buck Sadat off but Sadat is having none of it.
Sadat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Li trying his best to control but Sadat has mounted him.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sadat with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Sadat prevents Li from getting the reversal.
Sadat wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
Sadat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Li is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sadat fails to advance to Li's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Li sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sadat trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadat's back!
Li looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sadat is controlling Li 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Sadat looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is looking to sweep but instead, Sadat has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Sadat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sadat 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anwar Sadat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenorio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son. 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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33
160 lbs
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164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ici La Bas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Tenorio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tenorio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Bas momentarily.
Tenorio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bas avoids the body shot from Tenorio.
La Bas tries to sprawl but Tenorio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Bas is defending against the submission attempts here by Tenorio.
Tenorio with the ground and pound but La Bas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Tenorio from controlling successfully.
La Bas wants to sweep but no luck.
La Bas is trying to keep Tenorio in close.
La Bas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tenorio defends well.
La Bas working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorio trying to control but La Bas is working from the bottom.
La Bas has his foot on Tenorio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tenorio works his way back into a safe position though.
Tenorio wants to stand but La Bas is controlling his posture from full guard.
La Bas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tenorio trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Tenorio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tenorio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenorio. La Bas does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio misses with a hook. La Bas ducked under it nicely.
Tenorio works La Bas's body with a nice hook.
Tenorio stuffs the takedown attempt from La Bas. La Bas gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenorio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenorio trying to control but La Bas is working from the bottom.
La Bas keeping full guard, as Tenorio tries to pass.
Tenorio is looking to pass into half guard but La Bas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now La Bas is in guard.
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform us that Tenorio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tenorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
La Bas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Bas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tenorio is trying to defend but La Bas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
La Bas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tenorio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tenorio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Bas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tenorio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio won't allow La Bas to pass to mount.
La Bas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
La Bas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tenorio looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Bas winds up and cracks Tenorio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Tenorio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
La Bas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tenorio.
La Bas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenorio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Bas somewhat.
Tenorio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tenorio showed some decent athleticism there.
La Bas is looking to improve his position.
Tenorio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tenorio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tenorio wants to control but La Bas is keeping him busy.
La Bas is trying to get back to full guard.
La Bas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorio is controlling the pace.
La Bas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tenorio postures up in La Bas's guard and throws a big left but La Bas blocks it.
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Tenorio from controlling successfully.
Tenorio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tenorio looking to sit in guard and control but La Bas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
La Bas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Tenorio.
La Bas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tenorio quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tenorio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Bas looking to sit in guard and control but Tenorio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tenorio stands up over La Bas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenorio looking to sit in guard and control but La Bas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
La Bas wants to control from the top but Tenorio keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tenorio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tenorio has escaped and now he's on top!
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Tenorio from controlling successfully.
La Bas tries to strike from the bottom.
Tenorio tries to free his leg and advance position but La Bas is retaining full guard.
Tenorio wants to control from the top but La Bas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tenorio manages to get himself to full guard.
La Bas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carlos Tenorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Tenorio wasn't active enough on the ground.
La Bas shoots in looking for a takedown. Tenorio tries to sprawl out of it but La Bas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tenorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tenorio misses with a right hand
and La Bas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bas throws a strike but Tenorio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Ici La Bas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
La Bas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ici La Bas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Bas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tenorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
La Bas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Bas throws an elbow that misses. Tenorio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Bas's guard. Nice move by Tenorio!
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tenorio trying to control but La Bas is working from the bottom.
La Bas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tenorio trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Bas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tenorio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tenorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Bas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tenorio!
La Bas throwing strikes here but Tenorio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio gets back to half guard.
La Bas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Bas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tenorio defending well though.
La Bas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tenorio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bas wants to control the pace but Tenorio is squirming around nicely.
La Bas raining down shots from the mount!
Tenorio is squirming around, avoiding La Bas's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tenorio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Bas.
Tenorio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Bas pulls his head out easily.
Tenorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bas controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ici La Bas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Bas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ici La Bas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebbanburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Bebbanburg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bebbanburg gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bebbanburg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mason, into his guard.
Bebbanburg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Bebbanburg distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason working for a triangle but Bebbanburg defends it easily.
Bebbanburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Bebbanburg throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bebbanburg's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Mason is pushing down on Bebbanburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bebbanburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bebbanburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bebbanburg defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg keeping control of the position.
Bebbanburg trying to control from the bottom.
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Bebbanburg keeping hold of Mason's head, controlling as best he can.
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
Mason is working for a kimura here but Bebbanburg manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mason's guard.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Bebbanburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bebbanburg throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bebbanburg's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Bebbanburg trying to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bebbanburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bebbanburg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bebbanburg unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Alex Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason tries to sprawl but Bebbanburg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bebbanburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bebbanburg looks to land a strike but Mason avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bebbanburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bebbanburg has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Bebbanburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bebbanburg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebbanburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bebbanburg distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bebbanburg is aware though and is defending well.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bebbanburg defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason working for submissions but it's allowed Bebbanburg to get to half guard.
Bebbanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bebbanburg working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason has hold of Bebbanburg's hands but Bebbanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bebbanburg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bebbanburg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bebbanburg working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bebbanburg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bebbanburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bebbanburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Bebbanburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Bebbanburg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Bebbanburg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason has hold of Bebbanburg's hands but Bebbanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bebbanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebbanburg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Bebbanburg in his half guard.
Bebbanburg is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason has hold of Bebbanburg's hands but Bebbanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg lands strikes from half guard.
Bebbanburg is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bebbanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bebbanburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bebbanburg is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bebbanburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bebbanburg connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bebbanburg lands a nice short elbow.
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Bebbanburg there.
Mason is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bebbanburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Bebbanburg finish him?
Bebbanburg works his way into full mount!
Bebbanburg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bebbanburg connects with a bit shot that sees Mason covering up! More strikes from Bebbanburg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bebbanburg is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
A relieved looking Uhtred Bebbanburg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mecha Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reagan comes to the cage accompanied by The Reaganator Lives!!!. Suarez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skindred - Rat Race kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mecha Reagan!
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, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan shoots in and gets a takedown into Suarez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Reagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Reagan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan lands a couple of elbows.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Reagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reagan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reagan is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reagan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Reagan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reagan looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Suarez, under a barage of strikes from Reagan.
Reagan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reagan 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.
Reagan unloads with some shots from mount but Suarez bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez blocking the ground and pound.
Reagan working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Suarez slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Reagan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reagan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reagan trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mecha Reagan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reagan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Suarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reagan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reagan.
Reagan shoots in and bounces Suarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reagan.
Reagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reagan.
Reagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reagan throws a strike but Suarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan is looking to pass into half guard but Suarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Suarez is in guard.
Reagan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reagan has one foot on Suarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan misses with a body shot.
Reagan connects with a leg kick. Suarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reagan sizes up Suarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reagan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reagan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reagan lands a nice shot that snaps Suarez's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reagan with a hook.
Suarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Suarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reagan connects with a body shot.
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Reagan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reagan, as that shot connected.
Reagan throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reagan throws a head kick that Suarez semi-blocks.
Suarez is rocked!
Antonio Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reagan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mecha Reagan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reagan lands a really nice looking cross but Suarez seems unphased.
Reagan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reagan misses with a hook
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reagan defends it well.
Suarez prevents Reagan from standing back up.
Suarez thows a huge punch but Reagan dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Reagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reagan tries to kick Suarez off but Suarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Reagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reagan keeps working.
Suarez thows a huge punch but Reagan dodges it nicely.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Reagan is working away.
Reagan is trying to stand.
Suarez trying to control the action but Reagan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antonio Suarez.
Nice shot by Reagan.
Reagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan throws the left hand but Suarez avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reagan.
Suarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Reagan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reagan.
A shot to the liver by Reagan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reagan.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Reagan drives through with a takedown into Suarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mecha Reagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reagan 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.
Antonio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mecha Reagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Reagan looking to pass the guard.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reagan is one step ahead there.
We're going to have a standup here because Mecha Reagan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reagan scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Reagan.
A lazy left from Reagan finds it's target.
Reagan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suarez's calf.
Mecha Reagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Reagan connects with a high kick.
Reagan drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
Suarez is trying to drag Reagan to the mat but Reagan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reagan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mecha Reagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reagan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mecha Reagan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mecha Reagan made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dimachaerus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - The Unforgiven. This should be a great matchup!
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35
195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 18 - 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell thows a body shot but no joy.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Dimachaerus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimachaerus moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Dimachaerus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimachaerus.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campbell.
Dimachaerus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HILITE Fighting Club in the buildup to the fight.
Campbell scores with a takedown into Dimachaerus's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Dimachaerus is keeping the position.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Dimachaerus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Dimachaerus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dimachaerus manages to get himself to full guard.
Dimachaerus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimachaerus is keeping the position for now.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimachaerus has wrist control.
Campbell has gone for a leg lock! Dimachaerus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campbell's guard.
Campbell working for a triangle but Dimachaerus defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working for a triangle but Dimachaerus defends it easily.
Dimachaerus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Dimachaerus postures up.
Dimachaerus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Dimachaerus preventing the sweep.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Dimachaerus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dimachaerus has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campbell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dimachaerus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Campbell is trying to control Dimachaerus's posture but Dimachaerus avoids it.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
Campbell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dimachaerus presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Campbell wants to control but Dimachaerus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
Campbell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Dimachaerus is very close to passing his half guard.
Dimachaerus prevents Campbell from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimachaerus is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selby Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Dimachaerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimachaerus dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimachaerus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campbell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a series of strikes. Campbell will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a one-two to the body.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimachaerus counters with a series of strikes. Campbell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dimachaerus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Dimachaerus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campbell misses with a body punch
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Campbell tries to keep at a distance but Dimachaerus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimachaerus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimachaerus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selby Campbell.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimachaerus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campbell is working for takedown but Dimachaerus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell jumps guard but Dimachaerus stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimachaerus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws an off balance right hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a two punch combo.
Dimachaerus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimachaerus counters with a one-two to the body.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dimachaerus defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Dimachaerus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Dimachaerus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimachaerus prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dimachaerus uses from the top position.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dimachaerus passes into half guard.
Dimachaerus is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell trying to control here.
Campbell tries to roll over but Dimachaerus keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Marcus Dimachaerus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dimachaerus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimachaerus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell throws a right hand that Dimachaerus ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimachaerus also avoids with ease.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a series of strikes. Campbell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Dimachaerus counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Dimachaerus avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus Dimachaerus is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimachaerus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
and Dimachaerus counters with a head kick. That will keep Campbell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Dimachaerus moved out of range.
Dimachaerus is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a right hand that Dimachaerus ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimachaerus also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dimachaerus counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Campbell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimachaerus lands a jab-cross combination.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selby Campbell.
Dimachaerus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dimachaerus counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Dimachaerus to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.
Dimachaerus misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Selby Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Dimachaerus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
Campbell tries to bum rush Dimachaerus with a series of wild strikes but Dimachaerus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dimachaerus defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Dimachaerus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dimachaerus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Campbell can't fight it off and eventually Dimachaerus manages to take the fight to the floor. Campbell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dimachaerus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimachaerus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dimachaerus!
A very excited looking Marcus Dimachaerus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morawski misses the jab.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flodder as he jumps to the side.
Morawski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flodder pinned against the cage. Flodder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morawski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flodder did well to prevent Morawski getting side control.
Flodder wants to improve his position but Morawski is controlling well.
Morawski is thwarting Flodder's attempts to control the position.
Morawski trying to mount his opponent but Flodder defends it.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski working Flodder over with strikes.
Flodder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morawski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morawski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flodder is trying to maintain the position but Morawski is very close to passing his half guard.
Flodder actively working from the bottom here.
Flodder tries to roll over but Morawski keeps him under control.
Morawski is thwarting Flodder's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder tries to get to full guard but Morawski has control of the leg.
Morawski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flodder wants to control but Morawski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flodder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Morawski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flodder momentarily.
Morawski catches Flodder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morawski cracks Flodder with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski connects with an inside leg kick.
Flodder ducks right into an uppercut from Morawski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski misses with a low kick.
Morawski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flodder pinned against the cage. Flodder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morawski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flodder circles away.
Morawski has a takedown stuffed.
Flodder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flodder defending well as Morawski loads up on a big left hand.
Krzysztof Morawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morawski.
Morawski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morawski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flodder under the eye.
Morawski fails with a takedown attempt.
Morawski lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morawski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Morawski dominated that round.
That's time! Morawski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morawski has a takedown stuffed.
Morawski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flodder pinned against the cage. Flodder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Morawski coming out on top.
Krzysztof Morawski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morawski throws a shot from downtown. Flodder moves away and avoids it.
Morawski lands a leg kick that knocks Flodder off balance momentarily.
Morawski fails with the takedown
and Flodder moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flodder is defending well.
Flodder has Morawski pressed against the cage.
Morawski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flodder's efforts to push away.
Morawski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flodder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flodder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flodder stuffs the takedown attempt from Morawski. Morawski gets slowly back to his feet.
Morawski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flodder!
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
Flodder is looking to reverse the position.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morawski off and has taken his back!
Morawski is in bad spot here.
Morawski is working hard here to advance position.
Kees Flodder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flodder tries to get the hooks in deep but Morawski pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Flodder controlling well, preventing Morawski from escaping the position.
Flodder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morawski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morawski for a finish.
Flodder wants to control but Morawski is keeping busy.
Morawski tries to roll but Flodder sticks to his back.
Flodder tries to keep control of the position but Morawski is staying busy.
Flodder biding his time, controlling Morawski.
Flodder working for a choke but Morawski is defending well.
Morawski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is looking to control Morawski but Morawski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Flodder working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski turns into Flodder and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Flodder 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!
Morawski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morawski lands a two punch combo.
Morawski is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Flodder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morawski.
Morawski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flodder slips a jab and a cross from Morawski.
Morawski with a poor takedown
and Flodder counters with a series of strikes. Morawski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morawski throws a right hand that misses
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morawski is rocked!
It looks like Krzysztof Morawski has been cut.
Morawski drives through with a takedown into Flodder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Morawski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flodder 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder wants to stand up but Morawski is controlling him.
Flodder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morawski seems to have got his legs back now.
Morawski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morawski has a closed guard, preventing Flodder from standing up.
Morawski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morawski is controlling Flodder's posture.
Flodder wants to stand but Morawski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder stands up from Morawski's guard - Flodder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morawski tries to close the distance and clinch but Flodder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morawski connects with a single shot there.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morawski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski in side control, throwing shots but Flodder defends.
Flodder tries to buck Morawski off but Morawski is having none of it.
Morawski tries for a kimura but Flodder is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder tries to improve position but can't.
Flodder struggling a bit here.
Flodder tries to improve position but can't.
Morawski working away.
Morawski lands some shots froms side control.
Morawski working the head and body with strikes.
Flodder tries to improve position but can't.
Flodder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morawski off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Morawski right now.
Flodder controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski trying to control the position but Flodder manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Morawski right now.
Flodder trying to control momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morawski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morawski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morawski.
Morawski keeping full guard, as Flodder tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski looking to control but Flodder passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Krzysztof Morawski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Morawski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morawski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morawski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morawski wants to clinch up but Flodder keeps it at a distance.
Flodder slaps away a takedown attempt from Morawski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morawski, as that shot connected.
Morawski takes a swing at Flodder's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morawski goes for a double leg but Flodder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flodder continues to drive forward.
Morawski prevents a body shot from Flodder.
Flodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morawski, as that shot connected.
Morawski tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morawski.
Nice takedown defense from Flodder. No joy for Morawski on that attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Morawski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flodder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder has his hands on Morawski's head, controlling the position.
Morawski throwing strikes but missing.
Flodder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flodder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flodder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Morawski from controlling successfully.
Flodder has his feet on Morawski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Morawski looks for a takedown but Flodder sprawls well.
Morawski shoots in looking for a takedown. Flodder tries to sprawl out of it but Morawski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flodder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morawski connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flodder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morawski misses the shot to the body.
Morawski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flodder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morawski is in Flodder's guard.
Flodder wants to stand but Morawski is controlling the position.
Morawski preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morawski wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
Morawski forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Morawski had his way with Kees Flodder in that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Morawski's cut.
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!
Flodder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder needs to keep his hands up - Morawski had a free shot at his head there.
Morawski tries for a takedown but Flodder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morawski closes the distance and clinches up with Flodder, looking for a takedown. Morawski pushes Flodder against the cage but Flodder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morawski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morawski showed some decent athleticism there.
Flodder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder working for a triangle but Morawski defends it easily.
Flodder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morawski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morawski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet but Morawski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flodder pushes Morawski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Morawski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morawski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morawski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morawski misses with a hook
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flodder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morawski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flodder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morawski misses with a straight right.
Morawski tries for a takedown but Flodder circles away easily
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krzysztof Morawski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morawski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flodder's waist but Flodder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morawski off to one side.
Flodder blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morawski!
Morawski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flodder swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski tests Flodder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morawski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flodder is looking to escape.
Flodder trying to hold on to Morawski's head to control him but Morawski postures up.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morawski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flodder tries to roll over but Morawski keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flodder pushes Morawski off looking to stand but Morawski dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Morawski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morawski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Morawski!
Krzysztof Morawski is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Krzysztof Morawski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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