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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Shellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Shellard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Shellard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Shellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick patterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellard avoids the head kick by patterson.
Shellard tries to close the distance and clinch but patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
patterson throws a head kick but Shellard moves out of range.
Shellard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shellard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
patterson looks to land a combination. Shellard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
patterson looks to land a combination. Shellard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shellard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
patterson closes the distance but Shellard moves to the side
and Shellard counters with a two punch combo.
Shellard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson throws a nice head kick!
patterson throws a series of punches but Shellard moves out of range.
nick patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
patterson wants to clinch up but Shellard keeps it at a distance.
patterson closes the distance but Shellard moves to the side
and Shellard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shellard seems to be looking for submissions.
patterson gets full guard.
Shellard preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
patterson is trying to control the position but Shellard postures up.
patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now patterson is on top in guard.
patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
patterson looking to pass the guard.
Shellard can't keep his opponent in guard - patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shellard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shellard defends it well.
patterson wants to stand up but Shellard has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
patterson is looking for a kimura here.
patterson is looking to take a break and control but Shellard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shellard is defending against the submission attempts here by patterson.
patterson is working for a kimura but Shellard is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nick patterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
patterson scores with a one two! Shellard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shellard tries to clinch there but patterson circles away.
patterson scores with a head kick.
Shellard dodges the punch combination from patterson.
patterson gets a clinch.
patterson looking to stall.
patterson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson throws a right hand that Shellard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shellard also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shellard tries to score a power double leg takedown but patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shellard somewhat.
patterson misses with the combination.
patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shellard pinned against the cage. Shellard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
patterson dives in and grabs Shellard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shellard pushes down on patterson's head and hops out.
John Shellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nick patterson.
patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
patterson lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
patterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shellard.
patterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Shellard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - patterson scores with a four punch combination!
patterson throws a head kick but Shellard moves out of range.
patterson tries to clinch up.
patterson lands with a kick to the temple. Shellard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shellard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with patterson but patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shellard misses with a kick to the body
and patterson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
patterson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
patterson lands a big head kick that sends Shellard tumbling to the mat! patterson takes a step backwards and waves Shellard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shellard is rocked!
patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Shellard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shellard is defending against the submission attempts here by patterson.
Shellard seems to have got his legs back now.
patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shellard defends it well.
patterson thows a huge punch but Shellard dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shellard sees it coming and defends easily.
Shellard looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shellard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nick patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
patterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shellard tries for a takedown but patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
patterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
patterson wants to clinch up but Shellard keeps it at a distance.
Shellard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
patterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
patterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shellard's head.
patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shellard circles away.
patterson scores with a punch to the head.
patterson throws a right and a left that Shellard avoids nicely.
patterson throws a combination. Shellard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shellard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
patterson wants to clinch.
patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shellard tries to keep at a distance but patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
patterson breaks the clinch.
patterson tries to bum rush Shellard with a series of wild strikes but Shellard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
patterson scores with a kick to the body.
Shellard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from patterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
patterson throws a head kick but Shellard moves out of range.
patterson is looking to clinch.
patterson scores with a head kick.
patterson lands a head kick!
patterson throws a series of punches but Shellard avoids them all with ease.
patterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shellard counters with a single leg into guard. patterson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
patterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
patterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shellard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
patterson is trying to control the position but Shellard postures up.
patterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shellard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shellard wants it to stay on the feet.
patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shellard sprawls well. Shellard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Shellard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Shellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
patterson looks to land a combination. Shellard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
nick patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got patterson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nick patterson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Longwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longwe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Solo. BJ Longwe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Longwe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Longwe or perhaps it was just good defense by Roncesvalles which made him look bad.
Longwe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roncesvalles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longwe manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Roncesvalles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longwe clinches up with Roncesvalles and pushes him back against the cage.
Longwe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Longwe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roncesvalles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longwe.
Longwe managing to block the knees to the body from Roncesvalles.
Longwe manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roncesvalles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roncesvalles drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Roncesvalles as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Longwe screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Roncesvalles! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonah Roncesvalles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rozier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Rapacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozier's entrance music is William Hung - She bang. A fine choice. Rapacon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stand Tall. Kevin Rozier has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rozier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roque Rapacon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapacon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rozier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rapacon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rozier is avoiding damage well.
Rapacon trying to control the action but Rozier is working from the bottom.
Rapacon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rozier wants to get back to his feet.
Rozier is looking to reverse the position.
Rapacon with the ground and pound but Rozier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rozier wants to get back to his feet.
Rapacon thows a huge punch but Rozier dodges it nicely.
Rozier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozier tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rapacon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rozier!
Rozier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rapacon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapacon goes for a takedown attempt but Rozier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozier closes the distance and pushes Rapacon back into the cage.
Rozier with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rozier.
Rozier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rozier lands a knee to the head.
Rozier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rapacon's defenses.
Rozier lands an elbow inside that Rapacon shrugs off.
Rozier lands a nice elbow.
Rozier gets underhooks to prevent Rapacon's takedown attempt.
Rapacon wants a takedown but no success here.
Kevin Rozier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roque Rapacon.
Rapacon looks gassed!
Rapacon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rapacon wants a takedown but no success here.
Rozier is trying to drag Rapacon to the mat but Rapacon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rozier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Rozier.
Nice elbow from Rozier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozier lands an elbow inside.
Rozier lands an elbow inside.
Rozier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapacon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rapacon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rozier lands a damaging elbow.
Rozier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rapacon uses from the top position.
Rozier is looking to stand up but Rapacon isn't so interested in that idea.
Rapacon postures up.
Rozier has control of Rapacon's left arm, preventing Rapacon from doing any damage.
Rapacon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozier 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.
Rozier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozier can't keep his opponent in guard - Rapacon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapacon trying to control the action but Rozier is working from the bottom.
Rapacon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapacon.
Rozier moves into full guard.
Rapacon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rapacon wants to pass the guard but Rozier is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rapacon trying to control but Rozier is working from the bottom.
Rapacon stops Rozier from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rozier stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapacon. Rapacon gets slowly back to his feet.
Rapacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rozier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rozier tries to clinch up.
Rapacon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rapacon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapacon throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozier controlling Rapacon's posture.
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 Kevin Rozier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rapacon.
Rozier has Rapacon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rozier lands an elbow just above Rapacon 's eye.
Rapacon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rozier lands an elbow inside that Rapacon shrugs off.
Rapacon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rozier prevents it.
Rozier has Rapacon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rozier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rapacon tumbling to the mat - Rozier dives into Rapacon's guard.
Rozier 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 Rozier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozier 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.
Rapacon is breathing heavily.
Rozier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozier throws a strike but Rapacon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rapacon won't allow Rozier to get back to his feet.
Rapacon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapacon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rozier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapacon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rozier is trying to stand back up but Rapacon is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapacon winds up and cracks Rozier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rapacon tries to pass to full mount but Rozier defends it.
Rapacon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozier's head.
Rozier striking from half guard on the bottom.
Rozier is looking to escape.
Rozier trying to hold on to Rapacon's head to control him but Rapacon postures up.
Rapacon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rozier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapacon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rozier's guard.
Rapacon wants to pass the guard but Rozier is keeping the position.
Rozier 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Rozier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapacon manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rapacon's head.
Rozier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapacon wants to stand but Rozier is controlling the position.
Rozier scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rapacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozier scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozier won't allow Rapacon to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rozier tries to clinch up but Rapacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rozier moves in looking to clinch but Rapacon pushes him off.
Rapacon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Rozier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roque Rapacon.
Rozier clinches up against the cage.
Rapacon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rozier lands a damaging elbow.
Rozier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rapacon's defenses.
Rozier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapacon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rozier with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rozier dominated that second round.
That's time! Rozier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rozier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rozier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapacon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rozier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapacon has a takedown stuffed.
Rozier is looking to clinch but Rapacon is avoiding it.
Rapacon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rozier wants to clinch.
Rapacon shoots in and drives through. Rozier sprawls well.
Kevin Rozier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roque Rapacon.
Rozier tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozier tries to clinch there but Rapacon circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rozier shoots in for a takedown but Rapacon shows good takedown defense.
Rapacon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rozier is fending him off so far but Rapacon persists. Nope, Rozier circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rozier has Rapacon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rozier lands an elbow just above Rapacon 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapacon has Rozier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rozier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rozier lands an elbow that stopped Rapacon in his tracks for a moment.
Rozier lands a good knee to the midsection. Rapacon won't want to take too many of those.
Rozier lands a damaging elbow.
Rozier lands a nice knee to the body.
Rozier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rozier lands an elbow that stopped Rapacon in his tracks for a moment.
Rozier lands an elbow just above Rapacon 's eye.
Rozier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Rozier.
Rapacon is trying to drag Rozier to the mat but Rozier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rozier lands a damaging elbow.
Rapacon can't get the takedown.
Rapacon takes an elbow to the temple.
Rozier landing knees to the head.
Rozier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rozier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rozier lands an elbow inside that Rapacon shrugs off.
Rozier tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapacon avoids the damage to the body.
Rozier lands an elbow inside.
Rapacon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rozier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rozier with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rozier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rapacon's defenses.
Rapacon has Rozier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rozier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Rozier.
Rapacon goes for a takedown attempt but Rozier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rapacon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rozier is fending him off so far but Rapacon persists. Nope, Rozier circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rozier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rozier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rapacon is trying to drag Rozier to the mat but Rozier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rozier lands an elbow that stopped Rapacon in his tracks for a moment.
Rapacon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rozier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rozier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rozier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rozier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rapacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapacon is trying to drag Rozier to the mat but Rozier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rozier lands a damaging elbow.
Rozier lands an elbow inside that Rapacon shrugs off.
Rozier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rapacon up against the cage.
Rapacon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rozier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rozier tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapacon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rozier takes the fight into the clinch.
Rozier with a knee to the head.
Rozier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rapacon is trying to drag Rozier to the mat but Rozier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rozier can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapacon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rozier lands an elbow inside.
Rozier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rapacon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roque Rapacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozier with a nice head shot there.
Rozier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozier is working Rapacon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozier working some strikes from top position.
Rapacon is looking to stand up but Rozier isn't so interested in that idea.
Roque Rapacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozier is in close to Rapacon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rozier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rozier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Cayro (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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138 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Cayro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cayro misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Aldo.
It looks like Calvin Cayro has been cut.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Cayro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.
Cayro moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Cayro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cayro off to one side.
Cayro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Cayro knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Cayro.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cayro if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo throws a head kick but Cayro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Cayro shoots in.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Cayro.
Cayro looks gassed!
Cayro slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a push kick.
Aldo scores with a push kick.
Aldo throws a front kick that sends Cayro stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo scores with a body shot.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aldo.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cayro's head.
Cayro is rocked!
Aldo lands a brutal head kick. Cayro looks out on his feet and Aldo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gyros's choice of entrance music: Greek Gyros. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Greek Gyros enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dangerfield sprawls well. Dangerfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Dusty Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Gyros.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dangerfield - that will leave a mark!
Gyros looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick which misses Gyros's front leg but catches the back leg as Gyros tries to avoid it.
Gyros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield throws a hook but Gyros avoids it easily.
Dangerfield throws a push kick but Gyros slaps the foot to one side.
Dangerfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gyros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dangerfield won't be happy with that.
Dangerfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dangerfield is working hard here to advance position.
Gyros wants to control but Dangerfield is keeping him busy.
Dangerfield is looking to regain half guard here but Gyros keeps moving and retains side control.
Dangerfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dangerfield trying to control but Gyros postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gyros is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dangerfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gyros staying out of range there.
Gyros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gyros tries to clinch up.
Dangerfield throws a body punch but Gyros moves out of range.
Gyros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dangerfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gyros somewhat.
Dangerfield throws the left hand but Gyros avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gyros.
Gyros content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dangerfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros working away.
Dangerfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dangerfield sneaks back into half guard.
Gyros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyros in particular looking to stall.
Dangerfield wants to improve his position but Gyros is controlling well.
Gyros controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is thwarting Dangerfield's attempts to control the position.
Dangerfield gets full guard.
Gyros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gyros stays in close to Dangerfield's body and controls the position.
Dangerfield keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros stopping the sweep attempt from Dangerfield.
Gyros trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
Gyros won't allow Dangerfield to sweep him here.
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.
Dangerfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gyros tries to hold on but Dangerfield pushes him away.
Dangerfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gyros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dangerfield throws a chopping leg kick but Gyros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Dangerfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dangerfield throws a hook but Gyros blocks it.
Dangerfield leaves Gyros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dusty Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Gyros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Dangerfield as Gyros shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dangerfield throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gyros checks a leg kick.
Gyros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dangerfield can pounce on him.
A cross from Dangerfield lands.
A slow jab from Dangerfield misses its intended target.
Dangerfield falls off balance throwing a combination
so Gyros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyros stays in close to Dangerfield's body and controls the position.
Dangerfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gyros wants to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield wants to pass to mount but Gyros is defending the position.
Dangerfield controlling the action here.
Dangerfield trying to mount his opponent but Gyros defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield prevents Gyros from improving his position.
Dangerfield stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gyros to get to his feet.
Gyros throws a head kick but Dangerfield moves out of range.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Gyros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangerfield throws a hook to the side of Gyros's head but Gyros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Dangerfield as Gyros shoots in.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dangerfield as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dangerfield misses with the combination.
Gyros defending well as Dangerfield loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros shoots for a takedown but Dangerfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dusty Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Dangerfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dangerfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Dangerfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gyros's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dangerfield sprawls well. Dangerfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Gyros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Gyros shoots for a takedown but Dangerfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dangerfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyros.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dangerfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Gyros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dangerfield.
Gyros shoots in and drives through. Dangerfield sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gyros swinging wildly here.
Dangerfield connects with a right hand. Gyros shakes it off.
Dangerfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gyros. That did some damage!
Dangerfield is looking to land body kicks.
Gyros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dangerfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gyros tries to clinch there but Dangerfield circles away.
Gyros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gyros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gyros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dangerfield looking to control.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gyros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dangerfield wants to stand but Gyros is controlling the position.
Dangerfield is trying to control the position but Gyros postures up.
Gyros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Dangerfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dangerfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gyros moves away.
Dangerfield misses with a combination
and Gyros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dangerfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gyros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dangerfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Dangerfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Dangerfield, not yet.
Dangerfield is trying to keep Gyros in close.
Gyros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyros preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Greek Gyros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greek Gyros just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Dangerfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gyros dodges the punch combination from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Gyros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangerfield throws the left hand but Gyros avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Dangerfield catches Gyros right on the button with a cross.
Dangerfield stuffs the takedown.
Gyros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dangerfield tries to work over Gyros's front leg with a kick but Gyros checks it.
Dangerfield misses with a hook.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dangerfield pinned against the cage. Dangerfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dusty Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dangerfield lands a jab.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Dangerfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dangerfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerfield scores a takedown into full mount!
Dangerfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dangerfield misses with a straight right.
Dusty Dangerfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Dangerfield shows good takedown defense.
Gyros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gyros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gyros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dangerfield connects with a looping right hand.
Dangerfield throws the left hand but Gyros avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gyros.
Dangerfield misses with a looping left.
Gyros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dangerfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Gyros in the body.
Dangerfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gyros throws a series of punches but Dangerfield moves out of range.
A combination from Dangerfield does no damage.
Gyros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dangerfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dangerfield's guard.
Gyros preventing the sweep.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
Dusty Dangerfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gyros trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dangerfield kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dangerfield controlling Gyros's posture.
Gyros trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek Gyros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Dangerfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dangerfield, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Dangerfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Deluna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deluna comes to the cage accompanied by King Without a Crown. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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170 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Deluna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Long!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Long.
Deluna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Long.
Long connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deluna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Long swinging wildly here.
Deluna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deluna doesn't manage to clinch there - Long circles away.
Deluna moves into range and clinches up with Long.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Deluna keeps him there for the moment.
Long tries to break the clinch but Deluna is controlling the position.
Long takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deluna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Deluna has double underhooks.
Deluna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deluna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Long's brow.
Deluna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long tries to circle away but Deluna has him pinned against the cage.
Deluna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluna gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluna won't allow it.
Deluna stalling in the clinch.
Long tries to break the clinch but Deluna is controlling the position.
Deluna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Deluna has the dominant position.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Deluna has him pressed against the cage.
Deluna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Thomas Long has been cut.
Deluna prevents a body shot from Long.
Long tries to break free but Deluna pushes him back against the cage.
Deluna blocking some punches.
Deluna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deluna misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Long tries to circle away but Deluna has him pinned against the cage.
Deluna taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Deluna for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluna won't allow it.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Deluna is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deluna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Long misses with some punches.
Long wants to break free but Deluna has control.
Deluna stalling against the cage.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Long tries to circle away but Deluna has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Deluna keeps him there for the moment.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Deluna has double underhooks.
Deluna connects with a knee to the head.
Deluna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Long has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deluna just leaning against Long, taking a breather.
Long tries to circle away but Deluna has him pinned against the cage.
Deluna looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
Deluna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deluna seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Deluna.
Long avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deluna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Long paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long scores with a sloppy right hand. Deluna should have avoided that one.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Deluna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deluna.
Long lunges at Deluna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deluna's hand.
Long lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Long's corner calls for a 1-2. Long obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Long tests Deluna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deluna ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Deluna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long throws a jab when Deluna was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Long, as that shot connected.
Deluna tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Deluna wants to clinch up but Long keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deluna slips under a jab from Long.
Deluna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deluna tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Long cracks Deluna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Long.
Deluna tries to clinch up.
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 Chris Deluna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Long's cut.
That's time! Deluna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Long scores with a hook.
Deluna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deluna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Long.
Long thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deluna staying out of range there.
Deluna closes the distance and clinches.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Deluna keeps him there for the moment.
Deluna tries a knee to the head but Long blocks it.
Deluna prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Deluna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Long tries to break free but Deluna pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Deluna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Deluna misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Long's defenses.
Deluna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Deluna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deluna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deluna has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deluna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Deluna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Deluna has the dominant position.
Long letting Deluna take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deluna creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Deluna has double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deluna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Deluna is controlling him.
Deluna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Long blocks it with crossed arms.
Long takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Deluna to work.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Deluna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Deluna.
Deluna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Long.
Deluna is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Deluna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Long throws out the jab.
Deluna tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
Long scores with a nice right hand.
Long stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deluna wants to clinch.
Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Long lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deluna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chris Deluna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deluna slips a straight right by Long.
Long keeps the fight on the outside.
Deluna tries to clinch up.
Long 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.
Deluna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Long.
Deluna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Long finds it's way through Deluna's defenses.
Deluna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Long missing with a left hand there. Deluna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Long throws out a powerful jab.
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.
Deluna has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Deluna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deluna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deluna prevents a body shot from Long.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Deluna controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Deluna.
Long missing with a left hand there. Deluna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Deluna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Long'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!
Deluna moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Long scores with a hook.
Long scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Deluna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Long lands a jab to the nose.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Deluna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long jabs Deluna right on the nose. Deluna blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Long.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Deluna moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deluna.
Deluna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deluna is looking to clinch.
Long throws the left hand but Deluna avoids the punch easily.
Long avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Long keeps the fight on the outside.
Long scores with a body shot.
Deluna ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Deluna tries to move into range but Long moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deluna clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.
Deluna keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deluna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deluna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Deluna to work.
Long wants to break free but Deluna has control.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluna won't allow it.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deluna has him pressed against the cage.
Deluna tries a knee to the head but Long blocks it.
Long can't break the clinch.
Deluna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Deluna keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Deluna has him pressed against the cage.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Deluna has double underhooks.
Deluna leaning against his opponent.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluna won't allow it.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deluna has Long pushed against the cage.
Long can't break the clinch.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deluna landing knees to the head.
Deluna is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Deluna.
Deluna tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
Long lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deluna.
Deluna clinches up against the cage.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deluna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluna won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Deluna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deluna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Long is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deluna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deluna stalling in the clinch but Long improves position.
Deluna has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Deluna keeps him there for the moment.
Deluna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long wants to break free but Deluna has control.
Thomas Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Deluna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long scores with the left hand. Deluna knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Long.
I think Deluna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Long!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irv Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Teste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teste has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Irv Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Teste!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Teste misses.
Teste misses with a head kick.
Teste misses with a head kick.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Teste.
Teste connects with a high kick.
Teste misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Teste.
Goldman shoots in and drives through. Teste sprawls well.
Teste defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irv Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt.
Teste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Teste.
Teste tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teste tries to avoid it but Goldman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teste to the ground. Teste escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Teste tries a head kick but it misses.
Teste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman has Teste up against the cage in a clinch.
Teste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon Teste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Teste sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldman.
Teste tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman is working for a kimura but Teste is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldman stops Teste from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman stalling away here and it's allowed Teste to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teste is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teste can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teste throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Teste.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Teste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Teste misses with a head kick.
Goldman shoots in but Teste avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Teste as Goldman shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldman's head.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Teste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman blocks a head kick by Teste.
Teste leaves Goldman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irv Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teste throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
Teste slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teste throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teste.
Teste throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Teste throws a head kick that misses.
Teste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldman circles away quickly and effectively.
Teste throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teste stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teste wants it to stay on the feet.
Teste looks for the body kick but Goldman saw that one coming.
Teste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teste lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldman will feel that in the morning.
Goldman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teste sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Teste sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teste misses with a wild combination.
Goldman fails with the takedown.
Teste misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Teste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Teste throws a head kick that misses.
Teste looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Teste.
Irv Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teste scores with a head kick.
Teste misses with a series of wild punches.
Teste throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman blocks a head kick by Teste.
Teste throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Teste tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teste scores with the left hand. Goldman knows he should have avoided that one.
Teste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Teste pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Teste is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldman has double underhooks.
Teste breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Goldman or perhaps it was just good defense by Teste which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irv Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Teste is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Teste is defending well.
Teste is trying to stand.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Teste is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
Teste pushes Goldman off looking to stand but Goldman dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Teste.
Goldman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teste was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Irv Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teste is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldman, into his guard.
Sheldon Teste is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Irv Goldman.
I think Teste 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Teste!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusko Niksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niksa comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T. Padraig Keane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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27
177 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusko Niksa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Keane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niksa just misses with a punch to the body.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niksa.
Niksa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Keane does no damage.
Niksa throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niksa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keane can pounce on him.
Keane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Niksa misses.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Niksa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Niksa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niksa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niksa scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Padraig Keane has been cut.
Keane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Niksa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Niksa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Niksa lands a slapping body shot.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Niksa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niksa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niksa throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
Niksa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keane slips a jab from Niksa.
Keane lands an overhand right.
Niksa throws a hook but Keane blocks it.
Jab, jab by Niksa - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niksa blocks a jab.
Keane takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keane throws a jab when Niksa was well out of range.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niksa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Niksa lands.
Niksa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niksa misses with a wild body shot.
Keane throws a good cross that connects.
Niksa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niksa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niksa checks a leg kick.
Keane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Niksa misses.
Niksa lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keane.
Keane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Niksa throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Keane misses with the combination.
Keane lands a high kick!
Niksa throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keane, right into the meat.
Keane works Niksa's body with a nice hook.
Niksa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niksa checks a leg kick.
Niksa misses with a shot to the body
and Keane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niksa's knee momentarily.
Niksa misses with a two punch combination.
Keane throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Niksa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane avoids the body shot from Niksa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keane.
Keane avoids the body shot from Niksa.
Niksa misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niksa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keane counters with a good low kick that Niksa was not able to check.
Niksa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niksa misses with a jab to the body
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niksa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Padraig Keane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Padraig Keane'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.
Niksa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niksa lands a nice shot to the body.
Niksa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Niksa lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Keane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niksa.
Niksa is rocked!
Keane lands with a big right hook that stumbles Niksa - he's out on his feet here! Keane follows up with another monster hook that separates Niksa from consciousness! Niksa falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Keane stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Padraig Keane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nancy scores with a shot to the body.
Bartowski misses with a body shot
and Nancy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nancy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nancy.
Bartowski throws a jab when Nancy was well out of range.
Bartowski throws the left hand but Nancy avoids the punch easily.
Nancy cracks Bartowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Bartowski misses.
Nancy cracks Bartowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nancy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartowski.
Nice defenses there by Nancy.
Nancy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartowski misses with a straight right.
Bartowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nancy counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy avoids it easily.
Bartowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nancy.
Nancy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Chuck Bartowski has been cut.
Bartowski ducks under a wild hook from Nancy.
Bartowski loads up on a big right hand but Nancy slips the punch.
Nancy throws a series of punches but Bartowski avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nancy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartowski misses with a straight right.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Nancy moves away from the strike by Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a series of punches but Nancy moves out of range.
Bartowski throws a big shot that misses.
Bartowski tries to clinch up
and Nancy counters with a one-two to the body.
Nancy misses with a few strikes there.
Nancy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nancy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski defending well as Nancy loads up on a big left hand.
Bartowski lands an overhand right.
Nancy moves out of range as Bartowski strikes.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut. Nancy saw that one coming.
Bartowski throws a right hand that Nancy ducks under and follows up with a left that Nancy also avoids with ease.
Bartowski looks to land a left hand but Nancy moved out of range nicely.
Bartowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nancy.
Nancy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy blocks it.
Nancy scores with the left hand. Bartowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Nancy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nancy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartowski tests Nancy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nancy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Bartowski.
Good standup being displayed there by Nancy as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nancy.
Bartowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nancy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowski throws a jab when Nancy was well out of range.
Nancy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartowski misses the target.
Bartowski misses with a body shot
enabling Nancy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nancy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nancy's hands.
Nancy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartowski.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nancy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nancy swinging wildly here.
Bartowski throws a looping overhand right but Nancy ducks down to avoid it.
Bartowski throws a lazy right hand but Nancy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nancy staying out of range there.
Chuck Bartowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartowski lunges at Nancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nancy's hand.
Nancy slips under a jab.
Bartowski looks to land a right hand but Nancy moved out of range.
Nancy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bartowski throws a looping overhand right but Nancy ducks down to avoid it.
Bartowski loads up on a big right hand but Nancy slips the punch.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartowski.
Nancy walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
Nancy scores with a hook.
Nancy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nancy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Bartowski's cut.
That's time! Bartowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Nancy defending well as Bartowski loads up on a big left hand.
Nancy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nancy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartowski.
Nancy staying out of range there.
Nancy blocks a jab.
Fancy Nancy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nancy blocks a jab.
Bartowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nancy.
Bartowski misses the body punch
and Nancy counters with a series of strikes. Bartowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nancy. Bartowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nancy throws a right hand that Bartowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartowski also avoids with ease.
Bartowski throws a big shot that misses.
Bartowski throws a hook to the side of Nancy's head but Nancy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nancy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartowski.
Nancy takes one on the button.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bartowski misses.
Nancy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartowski.
Nice shot by Nancy.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a body punch but Nancy moves out of range.
Bartowski missing with a left hand there. Nancy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut. Nancy saw that one coming.
Nancy takes a swing at Bartowski's ribcage but misses.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nancy moves away.
Bartowski throws a lazy right hand but Nancy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartowski misses the jab.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
Bartowski clobbers Nancy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nancy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nancy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartowski.
Nancy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Nancy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nancy takes a swing at Bartowski's ribcage but misses.
Bartowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nancy.
Bartowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nancy.
Bartowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartowski missing with a left hand there. Nancy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nancy lunges at Bartowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bartowski's hand.
Nancy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nancy.
Bartowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartowski misses the target.
Bartowski misses with a body punch
and Nancy counters with a left to the body.
Nancy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nancy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartowski.
Bartowski lands a jab.
A big right from Bartowski misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy throws a hook but Bartowski blocks it.
Bartowski with a jab.
A shot to the body from Bartowski misses
and Nancy counters with a series of strikes. Bartowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nancy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Bartowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bartowski scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bartowski misses.
Nancy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Bartowski misses its intended target.
Nancy cracks Bartowski with a good jab.
Bartowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nancy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartowski connects with a jab.
Nancy scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bartowski misses.
Bartowski throws out a loose jab but Nancy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nancy.
Nancy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bartowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nancy's hands.
Bartowski misses with a body punch
and Nancy counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartowski looks to land a right hand but Nancy moved out of range.
Nancy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartowski misses with a body punch
and Nancy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nancy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Nancy does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nancy. Bartowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Bartowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nancy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartowski misses with a shot to the body
and Nancy counters with a two punch combo.
Bartowski looks to land a left hand but Nancy moved out of range nicely.
Bartowski catches Nancy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nancy moves away from the strike by Bartowski.
Bartowski cracks Nancy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bartowski misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nancy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartowski.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut.
Bartowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nancy misses with a two punch combination.
Bartowski slips a jab from Nancy.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy blocks it.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy avoids it easily.
Bartowski misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski misses with a jab to the body
and Nancy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Bartowski finds it's way through Nancy's defenses.
Bartowski moves away from the strike by Nancy.
A jab from Bartowski misses.
Nancy looks to land a combination. Bartowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bartowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartowski misses the target.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy blocks it.
A big right from Bartowski misses.
Bartowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nancy is just out of range.
A punch combination from Nancy misses.
Bartowski looks to land a right hand but Nancy moved out of range.
Nancy misses with a double jab.
Bartowski throws a body punch but Nancy moves out of range.
Nancy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartowski.
Nancy throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartowski as he connects with a hook.
Bartowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartowski missing with a left hand there. Nancy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartowski misses with a body punch
letting Nancy counter with a right hand.
Nancy motions for Bartowski to come forward. Nancy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nancy slips under a jab.
Nancy misses with a body shot.
Nancy ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a jab when Nancy was well out of range.
Bartowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nancy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Bartowski misses its intended target.
Nancy swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Bartowski - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski misses with a hook. Nancy ducked under it nicely.
Nancy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut.
Nancy lands the left hand.
Bartowski misses with a looping right.
Nancy throws a lazy right hand but Bartowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nancy clobbers Bartowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartowski throws the left hand but Nancy avoids the punch easily.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartowski.
Nancy connects with the punch.
Bartowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Nancy finds it's way through Bartowski's defenses.
Bartowski cracks Nancy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fancy Nancy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nancy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nancy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bartowski off the cage and back into rage.
Nice defenses there by Nancy.
Nancy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nancy cracks Bartowski with a good jab.
Bartowski loads up on a big right hand but Nancy slips the punch.
Nancy moves out of range as Bartowski strikes.
Bartowski throws a hook but Nancy avoids it easily.
Nancy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nancy throws a one two combo.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut.
Bartowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nancy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nancy.
Chuck Bartowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartowski misses with a straight left.
Bartowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nancy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fancy Nancy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nancy 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fancy Nancy!
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