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CCF Midweek Mayhem 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raje Malapitan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malapitan connects with a nice looking jab.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Roman throws out a leg kick but Malapitan moves out of range and Roman only half commits.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Roman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roman lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws an overhand right that lands on Malapitan's shoulder, as Malapitan tries to avoid the shot.
Roman throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malapitan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malapitan scores with a sloppy right hand. Roman should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Roman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Roman misses.
No joy there for Roman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roman cracks Malapitan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Malapitan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Roman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Malapitan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Gael Roman!
Dante Gael Roman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire clinches.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is working for takedown but Cheshire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheshire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chuck Smith has been cut.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a jab to the head.
Cheshire drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheshire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheshire finish him?
Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheshire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cheshire to keep the fight standing.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cheshire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Cheshire 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is wriggling around but Cheshire manages to pass to half guard.
Cheshire prevents Smith from improving his position.
Cheshire is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheshire is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cheshire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheshire throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheshire defends it nicely.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Chuck Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith drives through and clinches with Cheshire against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a head kick.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheshire defends well and Smith ends up having to push Cheshire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cheshire moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire controlling the action here for a moment.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Cheshire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheshire looking for a takedown.
Cheshire working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A short left from Cheshire.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheshire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Cheshire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheshire lands a knee to the body.
Cheshire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Cheshire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cheshire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cheshire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cheshire controlling the pace.
Smith has hold of Cheshire's hands but Cheshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
Cheshire thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheshire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Cheshire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheshire clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cheshire is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheshire keeps working.
Cheshire wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
That's time! Cheshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheshire after a bit of a struggle.
Cheshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to pull guard but Cheshire won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Cheshire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheshire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Cheshire prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cheshire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheshire obliges.
Still in the clinch, Cheshire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheshire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Cheshire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheshire controlling the pace.
Cheshire'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.
Cheshire winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Cheshire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cheshire forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Cheshire pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheshire lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Cheshire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheshire scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith tries to bench press Cheshire off him but Cheshire keeps the position.
Smith prevents Cheshire from improving position.
Cheshire controls the position.
Cheshire trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Cheshire is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheshire walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheshire sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Cheshire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheshire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheshire trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire 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.
Cheshire wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire stops Smith from standing up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.
Cheshire works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Cheshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith forces Cheshire back against the cage and clinches.
Cheshire has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Cheshire goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheshire defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Chuck Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Cheshire attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheshire, which made it look bad.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benji Cheshire is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheshire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cheshire's takedown attempt.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Cheshire working aggressively here.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cheshire pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith goes for a double leg but Cheshire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheshire continues to drive forward.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Cheshire instigates a clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Smith pulls Cheshire into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheshire won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is trying to control the position but Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire had his way with Chuck Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Cheshire circles away easily
and Cheshire counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheshire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith goes for a double leg but Cheshire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheshire continues to drive forward.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cheshire scores with a body shot.
Cheshire gets a clinch.
Cheshire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheshire wants a takedown.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Cheshire is blocking nicely.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benji Cheshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a right hand.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.
Smith is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cheshire has denied him.
Cheshire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheshire stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith tries to pull guard but Cheshire holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheshire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheshire walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheshire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheshire tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Chuck Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheshire throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheshire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
Benji Cheshire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chuck Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'this company sucks ass'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Sanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Have a Dream. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sanus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanus darts in and clinches Aureus up against the cage.
Sanus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aureus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanus delivers a nice body kick.
Sanus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aureus's guard.
Sanus lying in Aureus's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aureus decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sanus taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Staph Aureus!
Our winner, Staph Aureus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lou Sanus spoke after the fight, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bitch! has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee working the ground and pound but Bitch! is defending the strikes.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bitch! is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position but Bitch! is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bitch! knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Bitch! is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bitch! works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bitch! is looking to escape.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bitch! is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position!
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee 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.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bitch!'s guard.
Bitch! keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bitch! keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Bitch! keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bitch! connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bitch! stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Bitch! there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bitch! can pounce on him.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitch! sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitch! displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee has been working on his balance at 11th Planet MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bitch!.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee looks for a takedown but Bitch! sprawls well.
Bitch! scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Bitch!.
Rick James, Bitch! is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitch! on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitch! blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Bitch! slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control from the top but Bitch! keeps moving.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Bitch! keeps moving.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bitch! is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitch! can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bitch! gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bitch! frees his head nicely. Oh but Lee has switched to an armbar! Bitch! is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rock Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichiro Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosugi.
Some wild striking there from Kosugi.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosugi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Kosugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Ray as he checks the leg kick.
Kosugi misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosugi misses with a hook. Ray ducked under it nicely.
Kosugi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kosugi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ray counters with a series of strikes. Kosugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Kosugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kosugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray leaves Kosugi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosugi.
Kosugi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kosugi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kosugi throwing strikes but Ray manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ray controlling the position from side mount.
Kosugi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Gym of the Gods, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kosugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosugi trying to remain calm as Ray controls from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosugi regains half guard.
Ray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosugi trying to control from the bottom.
Kosugi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Kosugi blocks nicely.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kosugi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kosugi keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kosugi has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray throws the left hand but Kosugi avoids the punch easily.
Ray gets caught napping as Kosugi dives in and scores a takedown. Ray manages to retain guard.
Kosugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kosugi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kosugi is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
Ray is positioning himself well to prevent Kosugi advancing to mount.
Kosugi wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Ray won't allow Kosugi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Kosugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Kosugi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?
Kosugi blocks a jab.
Kosugi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ray prevents Kosugi from moving into mount.
Kosugi throws a strike aimed at the side of Ray's head but Ray avoids it well.
Ray is not content to let Kosugi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi swings around for an armbar but Ray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosugi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kosugi is trying to keep Ray in close.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosugi working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosugi is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ray working a defensive guard here.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully.
Kosugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosugi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kosugi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ichiro Kosugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosugi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Ray circles away easily
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ichiro Kosugi has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kosugi slips a jab and a cross from Ray.
Kosugi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ray checks it well.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosugi tries to move into range but Ray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kosugi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ray looking to control.
Kosugi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kosugi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Kosugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosugi throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosugi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ray quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosugi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kosugi forces his way into half guard.
Ichiro Kosugi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosugi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosugi.
Kosugi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosugi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ray trying to hold on to Kosugi's head to control him but Kosugi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosugi misses with a head shot. Ray uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosugi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray!
Kosugi tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to control but Kosugi is keeping him busy.
Kosugi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Kosugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kosugi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kosugi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosugi is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray scoring with punches from side control.
Kosugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ray cracks Kosugi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Kosugi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ray wants to take a breather but Kosugi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ray.
Ray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosugi working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ichiro Kosugi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosugi leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosugi throws a head kick that misses.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosugi misses with a wild body shot.
Kosugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi slips under a jab.
Kosugi misses with a takedown
and Kosugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Kosugi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray gets caught flat footed, as Kosugi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kosugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kosugi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosugi is fighting to break Ray's control of his arms but Ray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ray 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ray controls Kosugi momentarily but Kosugi frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kosugi lands a nice shot that snaps Ray's head back.
Kosugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Kosugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kosugi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi slips a jab from Ray.
Ray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kosugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ichiro Kosugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ray!
Kosugi closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kosugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kosugi blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray is looking for a takedown.
Kosugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray tries to score a body lock takedown but Kosugi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Kosugi. Kosugi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosugi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray lands with a hook. Kosugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Kosugi throws a shot from downtown. Ray moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ricky Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Kosugi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Ray. That snapped Kosugi's head back.
Kosugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Kosugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ray as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kosugi defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Kosugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Kosugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosugi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosugi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
A nice side step and Ray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kosugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Kosugi, which made it look bad.
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.
Kosugi avoids the body shot from Ray.
Nice shot lands for Ray.
A bone on bone clash there as Ray blocks the leg kick.
Kosugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kosugi darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Kosugi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosugi lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
Ray is nestled in close to Kosugi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ray trying to control the action but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Kosugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kosugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Kosugi looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray stays in close to Kosugi's body and controls the position.
Ray trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kosugi trying to control the position.
Ray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosugi is on top in guard.
Kosugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosugi is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ray is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosugi is on top in guard.
Kosugi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ray.
I think Ray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ricky Ray!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ichiro Kosugi!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak has chosen Sleeping with Sirens as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
215 lbs
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216 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
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, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Karkmananis.
Spishak unleashes a big counter combination but Karkmananis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spishak tries to bum rush Karkmananis with a series of wild strikes but Karkmananis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karkmananis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spishak keeps the fight on the outside.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
Spishak taking a breather.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis slips under a jab.
Spishak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
Karkmananis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spishak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spishak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karkmananis is able to avoid easily.
Karkmananis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karkmananis!
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spishak swings widly with a right hand
and Karkmananis counters with a straight that turns Spishak's legs to rubber! Karkmananis pushes forward with more strikes and Spishak goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Karkmananis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper throws a body shot but no joy.
Piper looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Piper shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Piper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piper tries for a takedown but Slater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Piper shoots in for a double leg but Slater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piper shoots in looking for a takedown but Slater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slater enables Piper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slater working for a triangle but Piper defends it easily.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Piper is looking to advance position but Slater has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater thowing shots but they're missing.
Piper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater misses with a head shot. Piper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Piper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper working some strikes from top position.
Piper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piper cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Piper postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Slater scores with a four punch combination!
Piper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Piper working the strikes but Slater uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piper is working away from the top position though.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piper misses with a head shot. Slater uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roddy Piper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slater quickly recovers to half guard.
Piper stalling away here and it's allowed Slater to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
Slater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piper has escaped and now he's on top!
Slater keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Slater has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Piper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Roddy Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Piper moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Piper.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slater sprawls well. Slater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piper gets slowly back to his feet.
Piper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piper looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Harry Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Piper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piper lands with a good body shot.
Piper shoots in looking for a takedown but Slater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Piper avoids it well and moves away.
Slater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piper trying to control from half guard but Slater is working away.
Slater gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slater enables Piper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slater 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.
Slater is trying to control the position but Piper postures up.
Slater working for a triangle but Piper defends it easily.
Piper won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piper postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Piper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Piper shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Piper on that attempt.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Slater forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying to control. Piper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Piper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Piper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piper is looking to escape.
Piper blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper working to try and regain half guard.
Piper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater can't control as he wanted to and Piper manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piper defending well though.
Slater looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slater here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Piper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piper is keeping the position for now.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Piper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Piper!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Piper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Slater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slater throws a strike but Piper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slater throwing shots but Piper is blocking nicely.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piper is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Slater is keen to just control but Piper is a slippery customer.
Piper wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater is working for a submission of some sort.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slater stalling away here and it's allowed Piper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Piper keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Piper trying to control the position here.
Slater trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Piper has wrist control.
Slater wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Piper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harry Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Piper eats them both and turns towards Slater to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater feints and as Piper raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Piper wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Piper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Piper!
Piper pushes down on Slater's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piper trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater had his way with Roddy Piper in 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. This is the final round!
Piper shoots in but no luck this time.
Piper fails to land the takedown.
Slater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slater as he jumps to the side.
Harry Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Slater throws a jab when Piper was well out of range.
Piper shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Piper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater gets caught napping as Piper dives in and scores a takedown. Slater manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper preventing the sweep.
Piper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piper wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Piper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piper.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Piper slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater punishes Piper's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slater throws a good cross that connects.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater tries to counter with a takedown but Piper is quick to defend against it.
Slater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Piper shoots in.
Piper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slater!
Piper working the strikes but Slater uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Piper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piper defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Piper manages to get himself to full guard.
Piper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Piper is retaining full guard.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Piper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piper defending against the ground and pound.
Roddy Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Slater crashes against the mat.
Slater remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slater 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Harry Slater wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Harry Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christian avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian clinches.
Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Christian breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian stuffs the takedown.
Christian tries to clinch but Horton moves out of range.
Horton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horton is in Christian's guard.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horton distracts Christian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Christian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horton slips under a jab from Christian.
Christian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Christian. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horton showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Horton is trying to control the action in half guard but Christian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton.
Horton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christian is trying to stand up here but Horton is controlling him well.
Horton misses with a head shot. Christian uses the momentum to regain guard.
Horton distracts Christian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horton prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton has gone for a leg lock! Christian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Horton's guard.
Christian postures up.
Christian wants to stand but Horton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Christian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Horton seems keen to control Christian's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Horton wants to sweep here but Christian controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christian slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian stuffs the takedown attempt from Horton. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton throws the left hand but Christian avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Horton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Horton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horton throws a hook but Christian blocks it.
Horton shoots in and bounces Christian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Horton won't allow Christian to get back to his feet.
Christian is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton fails with the takedown
and Christian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Christian is pressed up against the cage. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christian down to the mat. Christian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christian's hands.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Christian.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horton or perhaps it was just good defense by Christian, which made it look bad.
Horton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Christian as Horton shoots in.
Christian misses with a head kick.
Horton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christian defends it well.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Christian tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton misses with a hook
and Christian counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
Christian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horton's calf.
Christian tries to clinch but Horton moves out of range.
Archer Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
Horton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christian wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christian swivels and escapes.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Christian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Christian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Christian.
Horton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christian's waist but Christian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horton off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christian pinned against the cage. Christian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christian tries to clinch up but Horton circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Horton dives in and grabs Christian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christian pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Horton misses with a takedown
and Christian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Christian.
Christian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christian tries to avoid it but Horton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christian to the ground. Christian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Horton is just out of range.
Horton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Horton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Horton tries for a takedown but Christian manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horton.
Christian tries to clinch but Horton moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horton, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Christian is trying to stand up here but Horton is controlling him well.
Horton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Christian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christian dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton 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.
Christian stands up and waves to Horton to follow him.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christian is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Christian circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Horton misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton walks into a jab.
A jab from Christian misses.
Christian misses with a head kick.
Christian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian works the jab nicely.
Horton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christian defends well and Horton ends up having to push Christian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Christian leaves Horton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Christian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christian slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage.
Horton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Horton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christian, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
Christian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tim Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christian looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Christian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christian slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Christian.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Archer Christian did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horton misses with a takedown attempt
and Christian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horton won't allow Christian to get back to his feet.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Christian manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Christian breaks the clinch.
Christian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily.
Christian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christian lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Christian.
Christian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Christian misses the target.
Horton shoots in and drives through. Christian sprawls well.
Christian throws a quick counter head kick but Horton was just out of range.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.
Christian doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Christian tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christian.
Horton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christian defends well and Horton ends up having to push Christian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christian tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is trying to drag Christian to the mat but Christian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christian scores with a head kick. Horton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Horton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian lands a nice shot to the body.
Christian wants to clinch up but Horton keeps it at a distance.
Christian tries to clinch up but Horton circles away and keeps his distance.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Christian stuffs the takedown attempt from Horton. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Christian on his heels. He'll look to pass Christian's guard now, I'm sure.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horton wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Horton looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian had his way with Tim Horton in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christian lands with an uppercut that bounces Horton off the cage and back into range.
Christian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton.
Christian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Christian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christian sprawls well. Christian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Christian.
Christian lands with a right hand.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Horton is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Horton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christian was covering up waiting for the punch and Horton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horton trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Horton stops Christian from standing up.
Horton wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Archer Christian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christian.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown but Christian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horton shoots and misses
and Christian counters with a right hand to the body.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christian circles away.
Christian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horton.
Horton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily.
Christian is looking for a counter combo.
Christian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horton fails with the takedown
letting Christian counter with a right hand.
Christian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horton.
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian throws a solid leg kick but Horton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christian.
Horton feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christian misses the target.
Horton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horton swats away the attempt to clinch by Christian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it.
Christian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horton dives in and grabs Christian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christian pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christian defends it nicely.
Christian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christian clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Archer Christian!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Archer Christian!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Archer Christian!
Archer Christian wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Archer Christian stared into the camera and said 'My God, my life is a lie! I hate ALL of you! Suck it! (Archer slaps his butt disrespectfully)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Mayweather Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayweather Jr.'s choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Rocking with the G.O.A.T.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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15 - 14 - 1 |
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264 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lennox Mayweather Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets a clinch.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Mayweather Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather Jr. is working Stone over against the cage.
Mayweather Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayweather Jr. presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mayweather Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayweather Jr. lands a left hand.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stone tries to work over Mayweather Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayweather Jr. misses with the head strike.
Stone works on Mayweather Jr.'s body with a couple of short punches.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayweather Jr. creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather Jr. lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather Jr. prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Mayweather Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Stone tries to work over Mayweather Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Mayweather Jr. blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Mayweather Jr. pushes Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr. blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather Jr. lands a right hand.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayweather Jr. backwards.
Mayweather Jr. tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather Jr. told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather Jr. controls his hands.
Mayweather Jr. gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather Jr. working aggressively here.
Mayweather Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayweather Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Mayweather Jr. back against the cage.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather Jr. is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
It looks like Lennox Mayweather Jr. has been cut.
Mayweather Jr. throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayweather Jr..
Mayweather Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stone tries to work over Mayweather Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayweather Jr. lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr. blocks an elbow strike.
Mayweather Jr. blocks a body shot from Stone.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Mayweather Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone blocks a body shot from Mayweather Jr..
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather Jr. controls his hands.
Stone tightens his grip and picks Mayweather Jr. up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayweather Jr. manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone wants to control from the top but Mayweather Jr. keeps moving.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Mayweather Jr. is keeping the position.
Stone postures up in Mayweather Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Mayweather Jr. blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Mayweather Jr. keeps moving.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Mayweather Jr. keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Mayweather Jr. wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Mayweather Jr. moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Mayweather Jr. lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather Jr. tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Mayweather Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennox Mayweather Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather Jr..
Lennox Mayweather Jr. is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone drives through with a takedown into Mayweather Jr.'s guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mayweather Jr. keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Mayweather Jr. wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather Jr. wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone trying to move into half guard but instead Mayweather Jr. has managed to sweep!
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayweather Jr. working some strikes from top position.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayweather Jr. defends it easily.
Mayweather Jr. wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayweather Jr. manages to get himself to full guard.
Mayweather Jr. is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Mayweather Jr. is keeping the position.
Stone won't allow Mayweather Jr. to get back to his feet.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone won't allow Mayweather Jr. to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Mayweather Jr..
Mayweather Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather Jr. throws a counter combo.
Mayweather Jr. moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather Jr. stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather Jr. wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayweather Jr. throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Stone lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Mayweather Jr. is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stone goes for a double leg but Mayweather Jr. avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayweather Jr. continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Stone looks to land a left hand but Mayweather Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather Jr. fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather Jr. closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone blocks a body shot from Mayweather Jr..
A short right from Mayweather Jr. on the inside.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Mayweather Jr. lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone taking a breather.
Mayweather Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather Jr. lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Aaron Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennox Mayweather Jr.'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.
Stone lands the left hand.
Mayweather Jr. lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Mayweather Jr. forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayweather Jr..
Mayweather Jr. lands a right hand.
Stone stalls.
Mayweather Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather Jr..
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayweather Jr..
Stone is rocked!
Mayweather Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather Jr..
Mayweather Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather Jr. working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather Jr. fails to land.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayweather Jr. manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lennox Mayweather Jr. seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayweather Jr. working aggressively here.
Mayweather Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather Jr. misses with some punches.
Mayweather Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayweather Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayweather Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Mayweather Jr. scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayweather Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayweather Jr. as Stone tries to tie him up.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Mayweather Jr. is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Mayweather Jr. as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stone with a big uppercut! Stone tries to clinch up but Mayweather Jr. pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stone to the mat! Stone covers up and Mayweather Jr. unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lennox Mayweather Jr.!
A relieved looking Lennox Mayweather Jr. 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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pop
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