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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Captain Cragen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Terteryan's choice of entrance music: Smashing Pumpkins-Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terteryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terteryan as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Cragen or perhaps it was just good defense by Terteryan which made him look bad.
Terteryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cragen. Cragen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terteryan as he avoids it easily.
Terteryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cragen's guard.
Terteryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Terteryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terteryan 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.
Cragen keeping moving, preventing Terteryan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terteryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Cragen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cragen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cragen gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Terteryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cragen is breathing heavily.
Terteryan manages to get to full guard.
Terteryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Terteryan wants to stand but Cragen is controlling the position.
Terteryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Terteryan seems content to control.
Cragen is looking to escape.
Terteryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cragen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Cragen wants to control but Terteryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terteryan controlling the action here.
Cragen is trying to stand.
Terteryan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cragen controls his leg.
Terteryan controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkis Terteryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cragen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cragen shoots in for a double leg but Terteryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terteryan dives in and grabs Cragen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cragen pushes down on Terteryan's head and hops out.
Cragen tries for a takedown but Terteryan circles away easily
and Terteryan counters with a nice body shot.
Terteryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cragen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terteryan slows the pace down.
Terteryan lands some shots froms side control.
Cragen being controlled for a moment.
Terteryan trying to control the position but Cragen is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terteryan controls the position.
Terteryan trying to control the position but Cragen is working away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sarkis Terteryan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terteryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cragen is defended easily by Terteryan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terteryan has Cragen up against the cage in a clinch.
Terteryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terteryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cragen sprawls well initially but Terteryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Terteryan trying to control the pace.
Cragen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan trying to control the pace.
Terteryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terteryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan is trying to control. Cragen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Terteryan is pressing down on Cragen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cragen is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terteryan in particular looking to stall.
Terteryan is looking to take a break and control but Cragen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sarkis Terteryan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terteryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Terteryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Cragen does no damage.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terteryan has a takedown stuffed.
Terteryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cragen sprawls well. Cragen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terteryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Terteryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cragen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cragen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terteryan wants to stand and escape but Cragen is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terteryan is looking for a triangle but Cragen pushes his legs off easily.
Cragen won't allow Terteryan to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkis Terteryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cragen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cragen has his takedown stuffed
and Terteryan counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Terteryan is defended easily by Cragen.
Terteryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terteryan wants to clinch.
Cragen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terteryan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terteryan misses with the combination.
Terteryan lands with a shot to the body.
Terteryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terteryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terteryan passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terteryan controlling the pace for now.
Terteryan working Cragen over with strikes here.
Terteryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cragen is looking to escape.
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.
Terteryan controlling from the full mount.
Terteryan lands a heavy elbow.
Terteryan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terteryan wants to control the pace but Cragen is squirming around nicely.
Terteryan content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cragen is looking to escape.
Terteryan controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sarkis Terteryan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cragen with a poor takedown
and Terteryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Cragen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cragen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terteryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Terteryan lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan trying to control but Cragen is working from the bottom.
Terteryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Cragen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarkis Terteryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terteryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarkis Terteryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Wicheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicheals comes to the cage accompanied by I Think I'm Cute. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wicheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicheals tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wicheals throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fisher as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Fisher.
Wicheals misses with a body kick.
Wicheals gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shawn Wicheals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wicheals shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Wicheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicheals is breathing heavily.
Wicheals tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fisher connects with a right hand. Wicheals shakes it off.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher cracks Wicheals with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher connects with a body shot.
Fisher throws a nice head kick!
Fisher thuds a left hand into Wicheals's body.
Fisher scores with a hook.
Fisher with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
Wicheals walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fisher lands a nice shot that snaps Wicheals's head back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wicheals. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wicheals at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wicheals takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fisher digs a good hook to Wicheals's body.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fisher lands a head shot.
TJ Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisher lands with a straight right. Wicheals didn't see that one coming.
Wicheals is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fisher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fisher scores with a body shot.
Fisher lands a really nice looking cross but Wicheals seems unphased.
Wicheals gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wicheals takes one on the button.
Fisher throws a combination. Wicheals tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wicheals takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wicheals takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fisher thuds his right hand into Wicheals's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wicheals looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fisher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wicheals takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fisher lands with a slapping head kick.
Wicheals is rocked!
Fisher scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Wicheals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher scores with a decent looking hook.
Fisher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wicheals seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Wicheals's body.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Wicheals takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
Fisher scores with a jab. Wicheals acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fisher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wicheals had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wicheals on the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a hook.
Fisher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher throws a combination. Wicheals tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fisher avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wicheals takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wicheals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wicheals walks into a stiff left hand from Fisher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Wicheals's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher lands a jab to the head.
Fisher lands a big head kick that sends Wicheals tumbling to the mat! Fisher takes a step backwards and waves Wicheals back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wicheals doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Fisher. That snapped Wicheals's head back.
Wicheals takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fisher, as that shot connected.
Shawn Wicheals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fisher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Fisher there.
Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisher drops Wicheals with a beautiful combination! Wicheals stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fisher is looking for the KO!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wicheals walks straight into a right hand from Fisher - that's dropped him! Fisher jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wicheals from any more punishment! Wicheals complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyquil Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuyari Monoriku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyquil Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsuyari Monoriku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monoriku scores with a head kick.
It looks like Nyquil Salazar has been cut.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Monoriku.
Salazar avoids the head kick by Monoriku.
Salazar misses with a few strikes there.
Katsuyari Monoriku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Salazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Katsuyari Monoriku has been cut.
Monoriku has Salazar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salazar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salazar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salazar looking to throw knees to the head but Monoriku is blocking nicely.
Salazar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monoriku in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar jumps into guard, dragging Monoriku to the mat.
Salazar has control of Monoriku's left arm, preventing Monoriku from doing any damage.
Monoriku throws a strike but Salazar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salazar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monoriku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
Monoriku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salazar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monoriku's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar stops Monoriku from standing up.
Monoriku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salazar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monoriku, up you get!
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monoriku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salazar trying to control but Monoriku is working from the bottom.
Salazar is looking to work some ground and pound but Monoriku has wrist control.
Monoriku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar stands up over Monoriku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monoriku has momentary wrist control but Salazar slips an elbow through the middle.
Monoriku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monoriku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salazar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salazar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monoriku looks gassed!
Salazar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monoriku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salazar throws and elbow that misses. Monoriku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salazar's guard. Nice move by Monoriku!
Monoriku tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard.
Monoriku trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monoriku preventing the sweep.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Monoriku from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monoriku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monoriku avoids the body shot from Salazar.
Salazar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salazar tries to clinch but Monoriku moves out of range.
Monoriku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salazar gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Salazar stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monoriku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monoriku clinches but Salazar breaks the clinch
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Monoriku wriggles free and stands up.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monoriku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar rushes Monoriku and presses him up against the cage.
Salazar lands a knee to the head.
Monoriku tries to break free but Salazar pushes him back against the cage.
Monoriku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Salazar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monoriku just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyquil Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Salazar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monoriku goes for a takedown attempt but Salazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salazar clinches with his opponent.
Salazar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyquil Salazar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monoriku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Monoriku misses
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Monoriku tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Monoriku is trying to break the clinch but Salazar is controlling him.
Monoriku tries a knee to the head but Salazar blocks it.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monoriku's efforts to push away.
Salazar drags the fight down to the ground.
Salazar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salazar unloading with bombs!
Monoriku trying desperately to get to his feet.
Salazar unloading with bombs!
Salazar prevents Monoriku from getting the reversal.
Salazar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Monoriku is now in Salazar's guard. A big mistake from Salazar there, giving up the dominant position!
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Monoriku from controlling successfully.
Monoriku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monoriku.
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
Salazar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salazar with a couple of short strikes.
Salazar lands a big shot there that rocks Monoriku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Monoriku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monoriku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salazar looking for a sweep. Not yet Salazar, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Monoriku has gone for a leg lock! Salazar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monoriku's guard.
Salazar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monoriku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.
Monoriku has momentary wrist control but Salazar slips an elbow through the middle.
Salazar works over Monoriku with some ground and pound from guard.
Monoriku controls Salazar momentarily but Salazar frees himself.
Monoriku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar thows a big elbow that misses.
Salazar prevents Monoriku from getting back to his feet.
Salazar 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Salazar throws a shot from downtown. Monoriku moves away and avoids it.
Monoriku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salazar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monoriku. That did some damage!
Salazar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monoriku.
Salazar lands an elbow that stopped Monoriku in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Salazar.
That has opened up Katsuyari Monoriku's cut even more.
Monoriku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salazar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salazar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monoriku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar controlling Monoriku's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku preventing the sweep.
Salazar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monoriku manages to get himself to full guard.
Monoriku manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Salazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monoriku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salazar somewhat.
Monoriku wants to clinch but Salazar slips to the side
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Monoriku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salazar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nyquil Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuyari Monoriku.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Monoriku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salazar drags the fight down to the ground.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Monoriku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyquil Salazar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monoriku wants to clinch
and Salazar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monoriku's guard.
Monoriku looking to control.
Salazar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monoriku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.
Monoriku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salazar lands a couple of digs.
Salazar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salazar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Monoriku does no damage.
Monoriku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar's head backwards.
Salazar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Monoriku!
Monoriku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Salazar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salazar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Monoriku turns into him and now he's in Salazar's guard.
Monoriku trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar pushes Monoriku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Monoriku misses
and Salazar moves into the clinch.
Salazar pulls guard successfully.
Monoriku won't allow Salazar to sweep him here.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Monoriku from controlling successfully.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Monoriku controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Monoriku from controlling successfully.
Nyquil Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nyquil Salazar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monoriku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Monoriku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monoriku is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
Monoriku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salazar, pushing him back against the cage.
Katsuyari Monoriku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monoriku misses with a punch on the inside.
Monoriku working hard to break the clinch.
Monoriku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monoriku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Salazar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salazar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salazar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monoriku looks a forlorn figure.
Salazar content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyquil Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salazar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyquil Salazar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lasner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garai Totem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lasner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lasner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garai Totem!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Totem misses.
Lasner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lasner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Totem.
Totem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lasner's half guard.
Totem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lasner is trying to stand back up but Totem is controlling him
Lasner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lasner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lasner tries to get out of the position.
Lasner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Totem.
Totem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lasner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Totem has cracked it and Lasner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Totem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garai Totem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Sequeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sequeira comes to the cage accompanied by Junior Jack - E Samba. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Joker & The Thief. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Sequeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sequeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Sequeira slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sequeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries a low kick but Sequeira avoids it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sequeira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Sequeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Sequeira is having none of it.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sequeira from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pulling down on Sequeira's head to control his posture.
Sequeira stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sequeira wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Sequeira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sequeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Sequeira is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
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.
Sequeira is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sequeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sequeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sequeira moves away.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sequeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sequeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sequeira's hands.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sequeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sequeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sequeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sequeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Sequeira blocks it.
Sequeira slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Sequeira is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Sequeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sequeira.
Sequeira is looking to clinch.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Sequeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Sequeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sequeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Sequeira shoots in.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sequeira moves out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sequeira blocks a leg kick.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sequeira.
David Sequeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sequeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Sequeira trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Sequeira stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sequeira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Sequeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Sequeira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sequeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sequeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sequeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Sequeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sequeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Sequeira moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Sequeira moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sequeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Sequeira shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sequeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sequeira rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sequeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson tries to roll over but Sequeira keeps him under control.
Sequeira trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Sequeira pushes his legs off easily.
Sequeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Sequeira drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Sequeira off! Sequeira jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sequeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Sequeira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Sequeira avoids it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sequeira moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Sequeira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Sequeira stops Jackson from standing up.
Sequeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sequeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has his hands on Sequeira's head, controlling the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sequeira!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sequeira blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Sequeira wriggling away.
David Sequeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sequeira wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson trying to control but Sequeira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sequeira is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Sequeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sequeira is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sequeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sequeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sequeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Sequeira is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up in Sequeira's guard and throws a big left but Sequeira blocks it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sequeira keeps moving.
Sequeira trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sequeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Sequeira's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sequeira is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Sequeira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Sequeira passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Sequeira is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Sequeira moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Sequeira fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Sequeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to control but Sequeira is having none of it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sequeira working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Sequeira tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Sequeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sequeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sequeira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent FootRub is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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225 lbs
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26
257 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Cherry!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FootRub lands with a good body shot.
FootRub throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from FootRub.
FootRub rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cherry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
FootRub lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cherry circles away quickly and effectively.
FootRub looks to land a combination but Cherry avoids it well.
FootRub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
FootRub throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from FootRub misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FootRub throws a hook to the side of Cherry's head but Cherry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FootRub misses with an uppercut. Cherry saw that one coming.
Cherry misses with an uppercut.
FootRub misses with a looping left.
Vincent FootRub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cherry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FootRub manages to avoid it.
FootRub throws an overhand right that lands on Cherry's shoulder, as Cherry tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent FootRub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FootRub misses with a body punch
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from FootRub misses.
Cherry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cherry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FootRub.
FootRub misses with a hook to the body
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. FootRub won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry tries for a kimura but FootRub is defending well.
FootRub wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
FootRub knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cherry on the ground.
Cherry stands up and beckons FootRub to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FootRub swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cherry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in FootRub's guard now.
FootRub wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but FootRub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FootRub wants to stand and escape but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry throwing strikes from guard but FootRub blocks nicely.
Cherry trying to control but FootRub is working from the bottom.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet but Cherry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
FootRub can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cherry controls the pace.
FootRub on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if FootRub tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
FootRub connects with a right hand. Cherry shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FootRub throws a combination that misses
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
FootRub throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FootRub waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cherry.
Cherry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
FootRub misses the shot to the body.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
A big right from FootRub misses.
FootRub jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FootRub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FootRub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cherry scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from FootRub misses the target.
A shot to the body from FootRub misses
and Cherry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps FootRub thinking.
FootRub is breathing heavily.
Cherry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FootRub throws out the jab.
A big left from FootRub misses.
FootRub looks to throw the jab but Cherry is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FootRub swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cherry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FootRub takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but FootRub moved out of range nicely.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
FootRub throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cherry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! FootRub had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
FootRub throws a jab but it's blocked by Cherry.
A big right from FootRub misses.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
FootRub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
FootRub throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FootRub misses with a hook to the body
and Cherry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
FootRub shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FootRub throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
Cherry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cherry lands a glancing blow to the side of FootRub's head.
Cherry throws out a loose jab but FootRub uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Cherry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
FootRub falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cherry counters with a nice body shot.
FootRub throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
FootRub misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FootRub thuds a left hand into Cherry's body.
FootRub misses with a jab to the body
and Cherry counters with a right hand to the body.
Cherry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FootRub closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Cherry.
FootRub throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
FootRub swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
Cherry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FootRub pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FootRub swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub misses with a hook. Cherry ducked under it nicely.
Vincent FootRub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pete Cherry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry connects with a crisp jab.
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cherry connects with the punch.
FootRub scores with a nice right hand.
Cherry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FootRub.
FootRub misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
Cherry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FootRub is fending him off so far but Cherry persists. Nope, FootRub circles away and we're back to standing.
FootRub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.
Cherry throws a looping overhand right but FootRub ducks down to avoid it.
Cherry looks to score with a jab to the body but FootRub is just out of range.
Cherry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
FootRub misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FootRub throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry lands with a shot to the body.
Cherry misses with a hook. FootRub ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Cherry.
FootRub looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FootRub throws a shot from downtown. Cherry moves away and avoids it.
Cherry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. FootRub doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
FootRub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.
Cherry lands a nice looking body shot.
Cherry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cherry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FootRub is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cherry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FootRub takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
FootRub throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
FootRub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cherry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FootRub is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from FootRub misses.
Oh FootRub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cherry ducks under a wild hook from FootRub.
FootRub seems to have got his legs back now.
Cherry lands a glancing blow to the side of FootRub's head.
Cherry cracks FootRub with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Cherry coming out on top.
Cherry cracks a nice hook into FootRub's ribs.
FootRub misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps FootRub thinking.
Cherry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cherry jabs FootRub right on the nose. FootRub blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Cherry.
FootRub defending well as Cherry loads up on a big left hand.
FootRub ducks right into an uppercut from Cherry.
Cherry lands with a cross.
Cherry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FootRub closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FootRub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cherry.
FootRub falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cherry counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cherry finds it's way through FootRub's defenses.
Cherry lands a body shot.
Cherry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
FootRub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cherry lands a nice shot that snaps FootRub's head back.
Cherry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
FootRub falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
Cherry drops FootRub with a straight left! Oh this is bad for FootRub! Cherry dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Pete Cherry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mag dalena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think dalena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Judgment Night by Biohazard&Onyx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
245 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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24
250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mag dalena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Filipopic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipopic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipopic clinches up with dalena and pushes him back against the cage.
dalena blocks an uppercut.
dalena goes for a takedown attempt but Filipopic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
dalena tries to bum rush Filipopic with a series of wild strikes but Filipopic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dalena moves in looking to clinch but Filipopic pushes him off.
Filipopic wants to clinch
and dalena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
dalena has Filipopic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipopic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
dalena is working for takedown but Filipopic is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipopic displaying some good clinch control by pressing dalena up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dalena.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipopic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipopic tries to clinch up
and dalena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dalena is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipopic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mag dalena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
dalena tries for a takedown but Filipopic manages to get underhooks.
dalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dalena is working for takedown but Filipopic is calmly controlling the position for now.
dalena looking for a takedown.
dalena tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipopic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
dalena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Filipopic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt dalena or not.
Filipopic with a knee to the head.
It looks like mag dalena has been cut.
Filipopic prevents a takedown attempt there.
dalena is breathing heavily.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipopic takes the fight into the clinch.
dalena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filipopic can't fight it off and eventually dalena manages to take the fight to the floor. Filipopic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
dalena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dalena postures up in Filipopic's guard and throws a big left but Filipopic blocks it.
dalena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dalena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filipopic is on top in guard.
dalena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
dalena 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.
dalena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filipopic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
dalena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
dalena throws his legs up looking for a submission but Filipopic uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dalena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
dalena gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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.
Filipopic controlling from the full mount.
dalena is trying desperately to improve position.
Filipopic looking to control and managing it successfully.
dalena is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mag dalena'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.
Filipopic tries to clinch up
and dalena counters with a left to the body.
dalena swinging wildly here.
Filipopic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipopic tries to clinch up.
Filipopic swats away the attempt to clinch by dalena.
dalena punishes Filipopic's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from dalena misses.
Filipopic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dalena.
Good work by dalena as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as dalena checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
mag dalena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dalena just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipopic tries to clinch up.
dalena closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Filipopic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
dalena sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Filipopic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
dalena is trying to ground and pound but Filipopic uses the momentary lack of control by dalena to regain half guard.
dalena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dalena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
dalena thows a huge punch but Filipopic dodges it nicely.
dalena throws a strike but Filipopic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
dalena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
dalena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dalena throws a strike but Filipopic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
dalena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filipopic passes into half guard.
dalena actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dalena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
dalena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipopic pulls his head out easily.
dalena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
dalena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipopic pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
dalena looking for submissions off his back.
dalena looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
dalena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipopic counters with a head kick that drops dalena to the mat! dalena scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
dalena is rocked!
dalena misses with the combination.
Filipopic throws a wild body kick that dalena sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on mag dalena's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
dalena looks to clinch
and Filipopic counters with an inside leg kick.
mag dalena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dalena tries to clinch there but Filipopic circles away.
dalena keeps the fight on the outside.
dalena looks to clinch
and Filipopic counters with a leg kick.
dalena moves into the clinch.
Filipopic is fighting off a takedown attempt but dalena is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Filipopic to the mat. Filipopic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Filipopic has control of dalena's left arm, preventing dalena from doing any damage.
Filipopic wants to sweep but no luck.
Filipopic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Filipopic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dalena postures up in Filipopic's guard and throws a big left but Filipopic blocks it.
Filipopic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipopic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Filipopic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
dalena throws a strike but Filipopic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Filipopic tries to stand but dalena is controlling from the bottom.
Filipopic got a little sloppy there for a moment and dalena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filipopic has managed to get both his arms back between dalena's legs - danger averted.
dalena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
dalena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dalena looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filipopic has picked dalena up and slammed him! dalena can't keep hold of the triangle and Filipopic manages to pass to side control!
Filipopic gets to mount! dalena was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
dalena tries to reverse the position but Filipopic maintains control.
mag dalena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipopic controlling his opponent.
dalena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
dalena is wriggling around trying to escape.
dalena is working hard here to advance position.
dalena gets back to half guard.
dalena tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miko Filipopic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filipopic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Filipopic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Az Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (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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215 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Az Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Furcal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anubis - the referee stops the clock and Furcal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anubis. Furcal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Furcal ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Furcal checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anubis - that will leave a mark!
Anubis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furcal. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Anubis.
Anubis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Furcal.
It looks like Az Anubis has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Furcal blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Furcal.
Anubis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anubis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anubis misses the jab.
Furcal misses with a looping left.
Furcal throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furcal throws a hook but Anubis blocks it.
Anubis lands a big head kick that sends Furcal tumbling to the mat! Anubis takes a step backwards and waves Furcal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Furcal is rocked!
It looks like Mike Furcal has been cut.
Furcal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anubis.
Furcal is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Furcal throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis misses with a double jab
and Furcal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furcal seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Furcal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Furcal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Furcal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Furcal looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Donk. Furcal catches Anubis right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Furcal misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Furcal looks gassed!
Furcal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis drops Furcal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Furcal looks back up at him and smiles so Anubis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Furcal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Furcal throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anubis.
Anubis crunches a lovely knee into Furcal's ribcage.
Anubis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anubis lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anubis.
Furcal takes a shot to the head.
Anubis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anubis leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis looking to throw knees to the head but Furcal is blocking nicely.
A short left from Anubis.
Furcal throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Anubis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Furcal is defending well for now.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Furcal misses with a body punch.
Furcal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anubis working aggressively here.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Furcal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Furcal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anubis.
Good body shot from Furcal.
Furcal lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anubis lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furcal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Furcal throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anubis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Furcal as Anubis tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Furcal.
Furcal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furcal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anubis wants to stall.
Furcal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furcal gets through Anubis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anubis trying to land knees to the body.
Furcal is trying to maintain a safe position but Anubis gets an underhook and turns Furcal into the cage.
Anubis slows down the pace here.
Furcal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anubis as Furcal tries to tie him up.
Furcal lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Furcal managing to block the knees to the body from Anubis.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis trying to land knees to the body.
Anubis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anubis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Furcal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Furcal.
Furcal throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anubis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Furcal is defending well for now.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Furcal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Furcal lands a body shot.
Furcal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Furcal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furcal lands a body punch.
Furcal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Furcal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furcal is stalling here.
Furcal wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Az Anubis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Furcal scores with a decent looking hook.
Furcal blocks a low kick nicely.
Furcal lands a really nice looking cross but Anubis seems unphased.
Az Anubis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anubis doesn't manage to clinch there - Furcal circles away.
Furcal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anubis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furcal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Furcal misses the target.
Furcal thows a body shot but no joy.
Furcal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Furcal tries to clinch but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furcal.
Furcal misses with a wild combination.
Anubis has closed the distance and engaged Furcal in a clinch.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Furcal lands with a left to the head.
Furcal misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Furcal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Furcal is defending well for now.
A short right from Furcal.
Furcal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Furcal.
Furcal stalling in the clinch but Anubis improves position.
Anubis taking a breather.
Anubis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Furcal as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Furcal lands with a right to the head.
Furcal stalling.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Furcal's face.
Furcal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Furcal avoids it.
Nice body punch from Furcal - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furcal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Furcal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furcal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anubis tries to work over Furcal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
Furcal lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Furcal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Furcal lands a body shot.
Furcal lands with a light punch inside.
Furcal lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Furcal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anubis.
Furcal digs a right hand underneath Anubis's ribcage. Anubis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Furcal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furcal blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Furcal as the two fighters clinch.
Anubis being controlled against the cage.
Furcal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Furcal lands an uppercut.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but Furcal blocks it.
Furcal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Furcal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Furcal lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Furcal.
Anubis pushes off an throws an elbow but Furcal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Furcal avoids the elbow strike from Anubis, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anubis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Furcal's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal is working Anubis over against the cage.
Furcal leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furcal.
Nice body punch from Furcal.
Furcal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Furcal.
Furcal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anubis missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Furcal on the inside.
Furcal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Furcal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furcal lands a left hand.
Anubis is trying to stall.
Furcal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furcal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Furcal is trying to maintain a safe position but Anubis gets an underhook and turns Furcal into the cage.
Furcal is working Anubis over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Furcal.
Furcal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anubis is keeping busy.
Furcal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal lands an uppercut.
Anubis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furcal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anubis.
Mike Furcal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Furcal scores with a shot to the side of Anubis's head.
Furcal lands a body punch.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Furcal on the inside.
Anubis stalling in the clinch but Furcal improves position.
Furcal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anubiss head.
Furcal digs a right hand into Anubis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anubis's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furcal.
Furcal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anubis or not.
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!
Furcal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anubis up against the cage.
Furcal lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furcal lands an uppercut.
Anubis looking to throw knees to the head but Furcal is blocking nicely.
Anubis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Furcal is defending well for now.
Furcal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Furcal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Furcal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Furcal throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Furcal backs up against the cage.
Furcal looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Furcal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Az Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Furcal misses.
Anubis throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Furcal is out of range.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Furcal misses with a few strikes there.
Anubis takes one to the side of the head.
Furcal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Anubis misses.
The fighters circling - Furcal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anubis tries to clinch up
and Furcal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Furcal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anubis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis looking to throw knees to the head but Furcal is blocking nicely.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anubis digs a right hand into Furcal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furcal's gas tank.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but Furcal blocks it.
Furcal being controlled against the cage.
Furcal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Furcal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Furcal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Furcal working aggressively here.
Furcal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anubis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Furcal.
Anubis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Furcal is pushing Anubis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Furcal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anubis as Furcal tries to tie him up.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but Furcal blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furcal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Furcal.
Anubis misses with an elbow strike.
Furcal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Furcal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furcal.
Furcal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furcal digs a right hand into Anubis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anubis's gas tank.
Anubis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furcal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Anubis.
Furcal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Furcal lands a body shot.
Anubis tries to land knees in the clinch but Furcal avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furcal.
Furcal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Furcal lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis working aggressively here.
Furcal throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis is trying to maintain a safe position but Furcal gets an underhook and turns Anubis into the cage.
Anubis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anubis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Furcal gets through Anubis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anubis taking a breather.
Furcal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Furcal lands a hook that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Furcal trying to control the position but instead, Anubis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Furcal into the cage.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Furcal.
Furcal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Furcal lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furcal.
Anubis wants to stall.
Furcal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anubis struggles to land a body shot inside as Furcal controls his hands.
Furcal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furcal.
Nice body punch from Furcal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal lands a shoulder strike.
Furcal is working Anubis over against the cage.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head.
Furcal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Furcal lands a shot to the body.
Furcal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Furcal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Furcal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Furcal stalling against the cage.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Furcal.
Furcal lands a right hand.
Furcal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furcal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Furcal lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Furcal.
Furcal lands a nice uppercut.
Furcal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anubis taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Furcal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furcal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Furcal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by Rap Overdose. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones Jr's choice of entrance music: Cant be touched. Ray Jones Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glass Joe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe walks into a left hand.
Jones Jr lands with a good body shot.
Jones Jr gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones Jr stops Joe from passing to mount.
Jones Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones Jr, who protects the arm well.
Joe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Joe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Joe wants to take a breather but Jones Jr is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Jones Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones Jr.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe stays in close to Jones Jr's body and controls the position.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Donk. Jones Jr catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Jones Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Joe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here.
Joe advances to half guard.
Jones Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Joe advancing to mount.
Joe is keen to just control but Jones Jr is a slippery customer.
Joe prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Jones Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones Jr defends it nicely.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Jones Jr digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
A nice combination there by Jones Jr.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Jones Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Jones Jr catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe moves forwards but Jones Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones Jr lands a hook that stumbles Joe back into the cage. Jones Jr follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Joe to the canvas! Jones Jr pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Joe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Jones Jr! Ray Jones Jr retains his middleweight title!
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