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ECW Macdonald vs Hernandez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cujo Levelside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cujo Levelside has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with TJ Waters's chin.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cujo Levelside!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levelside blocks a head kick by Waters.
Levelside is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levelside tries to clinch up.
Waters fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levelside looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levelside tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
Levelside tries to clinch but Waters is having none of it.
Waters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Cujo Levelside has been cut.
Waters lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Levelside. Levelside circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Levelside tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Waters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Levelside?
Waters lands a big shot there that rocks Levelside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Waters dominating with strikes here.
Levelside is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Levelside is still in real trouble! Can Waters finish him?
Waters loads up with a big shot that hurts Levelside! He's pulled Waters in close but Waters has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Levelside survive? More strikes from Waters and Levelside is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TJ Waters!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Mrkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kfier Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kfier Asher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitar Mrkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kfier Asher!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mrkela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Asher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mrkela can't do much from the bottom here.
Asher grinds an elbow into Mrkela's temple.
Asher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mrkela down.
Mrkela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asher working the ground and pound from side control.
Asher lands a decent elbow from side control.
Asher working the head and body with strikes.
Asher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mrkela takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrkela is looking for a sweep.
Mrkela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Asher looks up at the clock and then as Mrkela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mrkela can't do much from the bottom here.
Asher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mrkela is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asher connects with a decent elbow.
Mrkela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mrkela manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Asher trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Asher keeping moving, preventing Mrkela from controlling successfully.
Asher looking for a sweep. Not yet Asher, not yet.
Asher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mrkela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mrkela some visible discomfort.
Mrkela is trying to control Asher's posture but Asher avoids it.
Asher grinds an elbow into Mrkela's temple.
Asher working the head with strikes.
Asher cracks Mrkela with a big elbow.
Asher working away.
Mrkela is breathing heavily.
Mrkela is looking for a sweep.
Mrkela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mrkela throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Asher working away.
Asher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mrkela is looking to regain half guard here but Asher keeps moving and retains side control.
Asher working the ground and pound from side control.
Mrkela taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asher working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrkela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Asher lands a decent elbow from side control.
Asher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Asher scores with punches from side control.
Mrkela sneaks back into half guard.
Asher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mrkela on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mrkela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Asher connects with a nice short shot to Mrkela's temple.
Mrkela tries to get to full guard but Asher has control of the leg.
Asher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asher lands a nice short elbow.
Asher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher lands strikes from half guard.
Asher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asher working over Mrkela with some ground and pound. Mrkela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mrkela is trying to control but can't.
Asher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Asher there.
Nice strikes from Asher there.
Asher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mrkela taking some punishment here, with Asher in his half guard.
Mrkela wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asher lands a nice short elbow.
Asher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asher moves out of range of the body kick.
Mrkela throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Mrkela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher has managed to clinch.
Mrkela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mrkela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrkela throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrkela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asher smiles and moves away.
Mitar Mrkela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher closes the distance and clinches.
Mrkela looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitar Mrkela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mrkela jumps guard but Asher stands there with Mrkela around his waist. Mrkela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mrkela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mrkela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Asher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asher lands in his opponent's guard.
Mrkela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mrkela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asher landing some decent shots from guard.
Asher postures up and lands a big shot to Mrkela's brow.
Asher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asher lands a couple of digs.
Kfier Asher has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asher is working Mrkela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mrkela has momentary wrist control but Asher slips an elbow through the middle.
Asher landing some decent shots from guard.
Asher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mrkela trying to keep a closed guard but Asher is proving a slippery customer.
Asher scoring with some ground and pound.
Asher scoring with some ground and pound.
Asher is in close to Mrkela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asher connects with a couple of short punches.
Asher connects with a couple of short punches.
Asher scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asher is working Mrkela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asher lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrkela keeping full guard, as Asher tries to pass.
Asher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mrkela's head.
Asher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asher works over Mrkela with some ground and pound from guard.
Asher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Asher is working Mrkela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asher won't allow Mrkela to get back to his feet.
Mrkela throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Asher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Asher is working Mrkela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mrkela tries to clinch
and Asher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mrkela won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrkela takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher 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. This is the final round!
Mrkela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitar Mrkela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrkela wants to clinch but Asher slips to the side
and Asher counters with a right hand to the body.
Mrkela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asher.
Mrkela throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asher's head.
Mrkela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mrkela momentarily.
Asher moves into the clinch successfully.
Asher has Mrkela pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Asher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mrkela tumbling to the mat - Asher dives into Mrkela's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asher postures up and lands a big shot to Mrkela's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asher lands a couple of elbows.
Asher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asher is looking to work some ground and pound but Mrkela has wrist control.
Asher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mrkela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mrkela controls Asher momentarily but Asher frees himself.
Asher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mrkela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asher counters with a shoot takedown. Mrkela fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrkela looking to control.
Asher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mrkela trying to control the position.
Asher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asher landing some decent shots from guard.
Asher postures up and lands a big shot to Mrkela's brow.
Mrkela working a defensive guard here.
Asher lands a couple of digs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Asher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asher clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrkela wants to get back to striking at distance but Asher won't allow it.
Asher wants the takedown. Mrkela is fighting it off but Asher persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mrkela's guard against the cage.
Asher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mrkela managing to control the position.
Asher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mrkela wants to sweep but no luck.
Asher lands a couple of elbows.
Asher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mrkela's head.
Mrkela trying to control the position.
Asher chips away with some ground and pound.
Kfier Asher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Asher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asher tries to free his leg and advance position but Mrkela is retaining full guard.
Mrkela wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mrkela misses with a hook to the body
and Asher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mrkela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mitar Mrkela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mrkela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asher walks away with a smile on his face. Mrkela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asher pushes Mrkela up against the cage in a clinch.
Asher has Mrkela pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Asher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mrkela tumbling to the mat - Asher dives into Mrkela's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kfier Asher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asher 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 Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kfier Asher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Marley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marley's waist but Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva misses the jab.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a leg kick but Marley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Silva pulls guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marley has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Marley landing some decent shots from guard.
Marley chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marley is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marley is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregory Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Lott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ronnie Lott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Lott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Chen!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lott tries to reverse the position but Chen maintains control.
Chen landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Chen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen controlling his opponent.
Chen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lott holds on, trying desperately to control.
Chen lands a big shot there that rocks Lott but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chen thows a huge punch but Lott dodges it nicely.
Lott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chen.
Lott manages to get to full guard.
Lott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chen is one step ahead there.
Chen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen postures up in Lott's guard and throws a big left but Lott blocks it.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Lott.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chen dives in and grabs Lott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lott pushes down on Chen's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Lott.
Chen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lott pushes Chen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ronnie Lott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lott circles away.
Chen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lott!
Lott is desperately trying to improve his position but Chen has a good base and remains in mount.
Lott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lott is working to get back to half guard.
Chen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chen working the ground and pound effectively.
Lott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chen wants to control but Lott is keeping him busy.
Lott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chen.
Lott is defending against the submission attempts here by Chen.
Chen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lott wants to control but Chen is keeping busy.
Lott looking for submissions off his back.
Lott is breathing heavily.
Lott is controlling Chen's trapped leg to prevent Chen from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chen working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lott lands a glancing blow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen feints and as Lott raises his hands in defense, Chen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lott has wrist control.
Chen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chen has managed to get both his arms back between Lott's legs - danger averted.
Lott trying to keep a closed guard but Chen is proving a slippery customer.
Lott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen passes into half guard.
Chen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lott is just riding it out for now. Chen eventually gives up the hold.
Chen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lott has hold of Chen's hands but Chen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen wants to pass the guard but Lott is defending well.
Chen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Chen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lott tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lott throws a nice looking combination but Chen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lott connects with a crisp jab.
Chen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lott manages to get back to half guard.
Lott is trying to maintain the position but Chen is very close to passing his half guard.
Lott taking some punishment here, with Chen in his half guard.
Chen tries to pass to full mount but Lott defends it.
Lott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chen connects with a nice short shot to Lott's temple.
Nice strikes from Chen there.
Chen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chen slips a nice elbow through Lott's hands, connecting with Lott's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chen lands a couple of digs.
Chen landing with the ground and pound.
Chen cracks Lott with a solid left hand.
Chen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chen defends it easily.
Chen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chen won't allow Lott to get back to his feet.
Chen works over Lott with some ground and pound from guard.
Lott trying to keep a closed guard but Chen is proving a slippery customer.
Lott has momentary wrist control but Chen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chen working some strikes from top position.
Chen working some strikes from top position.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lott is retaining full guard.
Chen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lott is proving hard to escape from.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lott's head.
Chen is looking to stand up but Lott won't let him.
Chen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen with a nice head shot there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chen.
Chen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lott to his feet.
Lott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Lott. No joy for Chen on that attempt.
Lott keeps the fight on the outside.
Chen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chen cracks Lott with a big elbow.
Lott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lott prevents Chen from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lott has cracked it and Chen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Lott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ming Ong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ovronnaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ovronnaz's choice of entrance music: Sick Of It All - Step Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ming Ong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ovronnaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovronnaz throws a right hand that Ong ducks under and follows up with a left that Ong also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Ovronnaz. No joy for Ong on that attempt.
Ovronnaz tries to bum rush Ong with a series of wild strikes but Ong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ong connects with a jab.
Ong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ovronnaz's half guard.
Ovronnaz is looking to control Ong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ovronnaz avoid being mounted?
Ong prevents Ovronnaz from standing back up.
Ovronnaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ovronnaz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ong controlling the action here.
Ong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovronnaz.
Ong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovronnaz.
Danga de danga de dang - Ong scores with a four punch combination!
Ovronnaz misses with a combination
and Ong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yuri Ovronnaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovronnaz looks gassed!
Ovronnaz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ong counter with a right hand.
Ong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ovronnaz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovronnaz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ovronnaz is trying to stand up.
Ong controlling the position easily from mount.
Ong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ong landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ong lands a nice shot to the head.
Ong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ong looking to secure an arm triangle but Ovronnaz defends it well.
Ong avoids the attempt from Ovronnaz to control.
Ong unloads with some shots from mount but Ovronnaz bucks and avoids them well.
Ong has hold of Ovronnaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ovronnaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ovronnaz is working to get back to half guard.
Ong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ovronnaz?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ong lands a big shot there that rocks Ovronnaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ovronnaz has worked his arm free - good work by Ovronnaz!
Ong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ovronnaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ovronnaz is not content to let Ong control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ong scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Ong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ovronnaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ovronnaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovronnaz misses with a double jab
and Ong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ong.
Ong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ovronnaz keeping full guard, as Ong tries to pass.
Ong pushes down on Ovronnaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ong stands up out of the half guard.
Ovronnaz throws a combination that misses
and Ong counters with a left and a right that stings Ovronnaz.
Ong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ovronnaz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ong closes the distance and clinches.
Ovronnaz has a couple of punches blocked by Ong.
Ong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ong catches Ovronnaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ovronnaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovronnaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ovronnaz is rocked!
Ong pushes Ovronnaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ovronnaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ong manages to break the clinch.
Ong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ong shoots in looking for a takedown. Ovronnaz tries to sprawl out of it but Ong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ovronnaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ovronnaz throws a combination that misses
and Ong counters with a one-two to the body.
Ovronnaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ovronnaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ong.
Ovronnaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ong finish him?
Ong lands a nice hook to Ovronnaz's body. Ovronnaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ovronnaz can do to turn this around?
Ong throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ovronnaz stumbling backwards into the cage! Ovronnaz bounces back off the cage towards Ong, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ong lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ong celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ming Ong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Menjivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). This should be fireworks!
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203 lbs
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25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Menjivar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara closes the distance and clinches up with Menjivar, looking for a takedown. McNamara pushes Menjivar against the cage but Menjivar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNamara motions for Menjivar to come forward. McNamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McNamara does no damage.
McNamara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menjivar is trying to break the clinch but McNamara is controlling him.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menjivar stops a takedown attempt from McNamara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Menjivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Menjivar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNamara feints and as Menjivar raises his hands in defense, McNamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McNamara content to stall in guard here.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Menjivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara prevents Menjivar from getting back to his feet.
Menjivar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara pushing down on Menjivar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menjivar wants to get back to his feet.
McNamara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menjivar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McNamara prevents Menjivar from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNamara takes one on the button.
McNamara misses with a low kick as Menjivar jumps back.
McNamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menjivar.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
Menjivar thuds his shin into the meat of McNamara's side.
McNamara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Menjivar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menjivar scores with a body shot.
Menjivar lands a big head kick that sends McNamara tumbling to the mat! Menjivar takes a step backwards and waves McNamara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sean McNamara has been cut.
Menjivar throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Victor Menjivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menjivar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menjivar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menjivar.
Left hook, right uppercut from Menjivar.
Menjivar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menjivar lands a big head kick that sends McNamara tumbling to the mat! Menjivar takes a step backwards and waves McNamara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McNamara is rocked!
Menjivar stalks McNamara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNamara's face. McNamara staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menjivar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McNamara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Menjivar.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Menjivar lands a big head kick that sends McNamara tumbling to the mat! Menjivar takes a step backwards and waves McNamara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A nice leg kick lands there from Menjivar.
Menjivar lands with a big right hook that stumbles McNamara - he's out on his feet here! Menjivar follows up with another monster hook that separates McNamara from consciousness! McNamara falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Menjivar stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Menjivar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Hua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
218 lbs
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26
210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauricio Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSimone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSimone lands in his opponent's guard.
DeSimone postures up.
DeSimone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSimone is pushing down on Hua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hua is fighting to maintain full guard but DeSimone has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeSimone is looking for a kimura but Hua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSimone to get the leverage.
DeSimone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hua's head.
DeSimone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeSimone.
DeSimone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSimone on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hua is looking to control DeSimone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hua avoid being mounted?
DeSimone wants to work for an arm triangle but Hua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hua looking for submissions off his back.
DeSimone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hua wants to control but DeSimone is keeping busy.
DeSimone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hua defending well though.
Hua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSimone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hua is pressing down on DeSimone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSimone looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeSimone defends it easily.
DeSimone passes into half guard.
DeSimone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hua's head.
Hua actively working from the bottom here.
DeSimone stands up and beckons Hua to join him on the feet.
That's four 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.
DeSimone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeSimone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hua!
DeSimone cracks Hua with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
DeSimone dominating with strikes here.
DeSimone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hua!
DeSimone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
DeSimone looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSimone, not yet.
DeSimone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSimone looks gassed!
DeSimone keeping moving, preventing Hua from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric DeSimone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeSimone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
DeSimone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hua!
DeSimone sneaks back into half guard.
Hua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeSimone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSimone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hua pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSimone keeps working.
Hua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSimone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSimone keeps working.
DeSimone is trying to stand up here but Hua is controlling him well.
Hua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeSimone missing with punches from the bottom.
DeSimone is looking for a sweep. Hua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeSimone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hua's guard.
Hua trying to keep a closed guard but DeSimone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSimone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DeSimone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeSimone working the ground and pound but Hua is defending the strikes.
DeSimone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeSimone but great work by Hua.
Hua throws a strike aimed at the side of DeSimone's head but DeSimone avoids it well.
DeSimone taking a bit of punishment here - Hua scoring with strikes.
Hua decides to stand back up.
Hua throws a series of punches but DeSimone avoids them all with ease.
DeSimone shoots in for a double leg but Hua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mauricio Hua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSimone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hua lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eric DeSimone has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Hua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeSimone if he has to take too many more of those.
Hua misses with the combination.
DeSimone fails with the takedown.
Hua misses with a body kick.
DeSimone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeSimone postures up.
DeSimone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSimone postures up in Hua's guard and throws a big left but Hua blocks it.
DeSimone has gone for a leg lock! Hua slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSimone's guard.
DeSimone is looking for a triangle but Hua pushes his legs off easily.
Eric DeSimone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone tries to strike from the bottom.
DeSimone is trying to control the position but Hua postures up.
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSimone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSimone keeping moving, preventing Hua from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua tries to stand but DeSimone is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric DeSimone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric DeSimone'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!
Hua takes one to the side of the head.
DeSimone shoots in but no luck this time.
Hua throws a hook to the side of DeSimone's head but DeSimone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSimone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hua.
Hua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeSimone.
Hua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSimone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSimone shoots in and bounces Hua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hua wants to control but DeSimone passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone with the ground and pound but Hua uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeSimone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hua isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeSimone stacks Hua on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeSimone!
DeSimone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hua!
DeSimone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mauricio Hua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hua defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeSimone.
DeSimone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hua is on top in guard.
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSimone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hua wants to pass the guard but DeSimone is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSimone is proving hard to escape from.
DeSimone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hua is aware though and is defending well.
DeSimone keeping moving, preventing Hua from controlling successfully.
DeSimone trying to control the position.
Hua wants to control from the top but DeSimone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hua defends it easily.
Hua wants to stand but DeSimone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSimone is pulling down on Hua's head to control his posture.
Hua postures up.
DeSimone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hua postures up in DeSimone's guard and throws a big left but DeSimone blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric DeSimone.
I've got DeSimone 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric DeSimone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Beale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Beale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Beale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson stops Beale from getting back to his feet.
Beale is looking to get back to is feet but Stevenson passes into side control.
Stevenson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to control but Beale is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beale misses with a body kick.
Beale throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
Stevenson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stevenson 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.
Beale wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beale!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beale working away.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Beale keeps moving and retains side control.
Beale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beale lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson moves out of range as Beale throws a body kick.
Beale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beale's half guard.
Stevenson prevents Beale from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control from Beale's half guard. Beale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has Beale in his guard.
Beale tries to stand but Stevenson is controlling from the bottom.
Stevenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beale defends well.
Beale wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevenson seems keen to control Beale's posture.
Beale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beale defends well.
Beale gets to his feet. Stevenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beale wants to clinch.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Beale moves out of range.
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 Corey Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beale wants to clinch.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Beale shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Beale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beale manages to avoid it.
Beale swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevenson stops Beale from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beale uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beale stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Beale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beale throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Beale misses with a low kick.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Beale misses
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevenson throws a strike but Beale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Beale defends easily.
Stevenson has his foot on Beale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beale works his way back into a safe position though.
Beale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stevenson moves out of range of the leg kick from Beale.
Beale looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beale swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson won't allow Beale to get back to his feet.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beale dives on top into guard.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Beale pushes his legs off easily.
Beale is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
Beale stands and steps away. Stevenson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beale lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson looks for a takedown but Beale sprawls well.
Beale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevenson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beale is trying to buck Stevenson off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beale is looking to get back to his feet here but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Beale's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Stevenson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beale is trying to defend but Stevenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura but Beale is defending well.
Beale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson stops Beale from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beale kicks Stevenson off and gets back to his feet.
Ian Beale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
Beale tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it.
Beale looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Beale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson scores with a takedown into Beale's guard.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beale wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson advances to half guard.
Beale is looking to escape.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beale looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beale's head.
Beale makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Beale.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beale has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stevenson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beale trying to control.
Stevenson is really stuck here.
Beale avoiding Stevenson 's attempts to control his hands.
Beale is looking to control Stevenson but Stevenson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Beale has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stevenson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson rolls, trying to escape but Beale keeps control of the position.
Beale really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stevenson.
Let's hope that Beale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stevenson trying to control the hands but Beale breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corey Stevenson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Hundsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selby Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Hundsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hundsson works the jab nicely.
Campbell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hundsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Hundsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into rage.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hundsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hundsson moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hundsson to the mat! Hundsson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hundsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell 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.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hundsson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundsson is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hundsson is keeping the position for now.
Hundsson has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
Campbell clobbers Hundsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Hundsson misses.
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.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruno Hundsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hundsson throws a shot to the body.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hundsson.
Campbell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hundsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hundsson moves forwards but Campbell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Campbell misses.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Hundsson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundsson scores with a jab.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hundsson misses.
Hundsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Hundsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Hundsson.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Hundsson throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
Hundsson drops Campbell with a beautiful combination! Campbell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hundsson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Selby Campbell has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hundsson throws a combination that misses
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Hundsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Hundsson.
Campbell blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Hundsson misses its intended target.
Hundsson 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.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Hundsson keeps it at a distance.
Hundsson throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell defending well as Hundsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hundsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Hundsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Selby Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hundsson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Hundsson.
Hundsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Hundsson misses.
Hundsson throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hundsson swinging wildly here.
A cross from Hundsson lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campbell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campbell trying to control but Hundsson is working from the bottom.
Campbell 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.
Hundsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell trying to control but Hundsson is working from the bottom.
Hundsson managing to control the position.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hundsson is retaining full guard.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hundsson's guard.
Hundsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Hundsson is keeping the position.
Hundsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hundsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell advances to half guard.
Hundsson tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hundsson cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hundsson looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Hundsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
A left lands for Hundsson.
Hundsson throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hundsson misses with a body kick.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Hundsson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Hundsson.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hundsson.
Campbell defending well as Hundsson loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hundsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Hundsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Selby Campbell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hundsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Hundsson.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Campbell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hundsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
Hundsson misses with a combination
and Campbell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hundsson's guard.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hundsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hundsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell 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.
Hundsson working a defensive guard here.
Hundsson keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hundsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hundsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hundsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hundsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big right from Campbell misses.
Selby Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Hundsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hundsson misses with a straight left.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Hundsson avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Hundsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campbell slips a jab from Hundsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Hundsson misses with a wild combination.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hundsson looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hundsson misses the target.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruno Hundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hundsson is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Hundsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hundsson tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hundsson to the ground. Hundsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Hundsson sprawls well.
Hundsson catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hundsson.
Hundsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Campbell walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Hundsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hundsson 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... Bruno Hundsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen 3 Stars and a Sun by Francis M as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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22
202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands a left and a right that send Hernandez crashing to the mat, dazed. McDonald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hernandez is rocked!
It looks like Rain Hernandez has been cut.
McDonald lands with a right and another and another! Hernandez is in big trouble! McDonald lands again and this time it's lights out for Hernandez! A quality knockout there for McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate McDonald!
Nate McDonald retains his middleweight title!
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