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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cod Captivating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cod Captivating enters the cage!

Escobedo
vs
Captivating

188 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Escobedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cod Captivating!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobedo cracks Captivating with a good jab.
Escobedo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobedo scores with a punch to the head.
Captivating throws a sloppy head kick and Escobedo moves out of range easily.
Captivating works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobedo is looking to clinch.
Escobedo wants to clinch up but Captivating keeps it at a distance.
Escobedo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobedo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobedo.
Captivating misses with a body kick.
Escobedo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Escobedo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Captivating.
Escobedo looks to land a combination. Captivating sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Captivating throws a body punch but Escobedo moves out of range.
Escobedo throws a solid leg kick but Captivating takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobedo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobedo lands a jab to the nose.
Escobedo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Captivating throws a head kick but Escobedo moves out of range.
Captivating looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Captivating fails to land with a series of punches.
Captivating dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Captivating throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobedo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Captivating has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Captivating and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobedo checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobedo.
Captivating throws a right hand that Escobedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobedo also avoids with ease.
Escobedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Captivating misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobedo misses with a takedown attempt - Captivating sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobedo misses with a combination
and Captivating finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Escobedo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Captivating.
Escobedo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Captivating's head.

Captivating tries to keep at a distance but Escobedo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobedo prevents Captivating from breaking the clinch.
Escobedo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Captivating blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobedo scores with a shot to the side of Captivating's head.
Captivating pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escobedo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Captivating blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobedo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Escobedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Captivating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobedo throws a leg kick but Captivating sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo swinging wildly here.
Escobedo lands a jab to Captivating's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobedo as he connects with a hook.
Escobedo misses with a wild combination.
Escobedo lands a two punch combo.
Cod Captivating is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobedo wants to clinch but Captivating slips to the side
and Escobedo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Captivating explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Escobedo pushes Captivating up against the cage in a clinch.
Captivating wants to break free but Escobedo has control.
Escobedo managing to block the knees to the body from Captivating.
Escobedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Captivating avoids the damage to the body.
Captivating has had enough of the clinch but Escobedo keeps him there for the moment.

Escobedo drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Captivating sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobedo working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Captivating working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Captivating's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Captivating trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobedo working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escobedo wants to clinch up but Captivating keeps it at a distance.
Escobedo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobedo avoids the head kick by Captivating.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobedo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobedo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Captivating throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Captivating throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobedo.
Captivating has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Captivating there as he acknowledges the shot.
Captivating takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Captivating takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Captivating misses
and Escobedo counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Captivating on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobedo. Escobedo obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobedo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Captivating throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Captivating looks gassed!
Escobedo scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobedo connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobedo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobedo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobedo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Escobedo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Escobedo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Escobedo throws a right and a left that Captivating avoids nicely.
Captivating throws a sloppy head kick and Escobedo moves out of range easily.
Escobedo lands with an uppercut that bounces Captivating off the cage and back into rage.
Escobedo feints and then cracks Captivating's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Captivating down.
Alejandro Escobedo is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Captivating.

Escobedo has managed to clinch.
Captivating can't break the clinch.
Escobedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Cod Captivating has been cut.
Escobedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Captivating is trying to force a seperation but Escobedo has the dominant position.
Escobedo lands an elbow just above Captivating 's eye.
Captivating wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobedo has him pressed against the cage.

Captivating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Captivating misses with a kick to the body.
Captivating scoring well with a low kick there.
Captivating's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobedo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Captivating counters with a body kick that stops Escobedo in his tracks momentarily.
Escobedo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Captivating throws a left and a right that both miss
and Captivating takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobedo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobedo slips a jab and a cross from Captivating.
Escobedo fails with the takedown.
Captivating is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Captivating finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobedo's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Captivating misses the target.
Captivating cracks Escobedo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Escobedo has Captivating up against the cage in a clinch.
Captivating pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Escobedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escobedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Captivating has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Escobedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Captivating takes an elbow to the temple.
Captivating looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escobedo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escobedo just leaning against Captivating, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Escobedo obliges.
Escobedo lands a knee to the body.
Escobedo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Captivating's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Captivating tries to circle away but Escobedo has him pinned against the cage.

Escobedo manages to break the clinch.

Escobedo moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo landing knees to the body.
Captivating avoiding damage as Escobedo throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Escobedo.
Captivating lands an elbow inside that Escobedo shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Escobedo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Captivating tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobedo avoids it.
Escobedo controlling the action here for a moment.
Escobedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Escobedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Captivating has had enough of the clinch but Escobedo keeps him there for the moment.
Captivating is trying to force a seperation but Escobedo has the dominant position.
Escobedo is trying to drag Captivating to the mat but Captivating just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Escobedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobedo missing with knees to the body.
Escobedo scores with a shot to the side of Captivating's head.
Escobedo looking to stall.

Captivating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Captivating swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Captivating.
Escobedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Captivating.
Captivating thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobedo if he has to take too many more of those.
Captivating scores with a nice body kick.
Captivating is looking to land body kicks.
Escobedo shoots in looking for a takedown. Captivating tries to sprawl out of it but Escobedo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Captivating manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Captivating there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobedo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Captivating.
No joy there for Captivating, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobedo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Captivating misses with a kick to the body.
Captivating throws a sloppy head kick and Escobedo moves out of range easily.
Escobedo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Captivating looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobedo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Escobedo coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobedo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Escobedo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Captivating takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alejandro Escobedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Captivating throws a right and a left that Escobedo avoids nicely.
Escobedo is looking to clinch.
Escobedo moves in looking to clinch but Captivating pushes him off.
Captivating takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Captivating on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Escobedo scores with a four punch combination!
Captivating takes one to the side of the head.
Captivating showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobedo.
Captivating thuds his shin into the meat of Escobedo's side.
Escobedo scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Escobedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cod Captivating's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Captivating tries to move into range but Escobedo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobedo.
Captivating looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Captivating bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Captivating takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Captivating misses with a combination

and Escobedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Captivating with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Captivating manages to break the clinch.
Escobedo thumps Captivating with a low kick.
Captivating looks to land a body kick but Escobedo moved away.
Captivating throws a right and a left that Escobedo avoids nicely.
Captivating takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobedo is looking to clinch.
Captivating takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobedo looks to land a combination. Captivating sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Captivating tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Escobedo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobedo is trying to control the action in half guard but Captivating is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Escobedo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobedo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Captivating does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Captivating has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escobedo wants to pass the guard but Captivating is defending well.
Escobedo is looking to take a break and control but Captivating is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Captivating works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobedo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Captivating 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.
Captivating keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Captivating trying to control the position here.
Escobedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alejandro Escobedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Captivating looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Captivating keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobedo is working hard here to advance position.

That's four 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.
Escobedo wants to get up but he can't break Captivating's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cod Captivating has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Captivating misses with a leg kick.
Captivating works over Escobedo's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobedo is looking to clinch but Captivating is avoiding it.
Captivating swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Escobedo.
Captivating misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Captivating.
A nice combination there by Captivating.
Escobedo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Escobedo duly obliges.
Captivating gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Escobedo closes the distance and clinches.
Captivating is trying to break the clinch but Escobedo has him pressed against the cage.
Escobedo can't get the takedown.

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 Alejandro Escobedo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobedo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Escobedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Rut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Bachaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bachaj's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - indestructible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rut
vs
Bachaj

160 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomasz Rut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Bachaj!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bachaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Rut stalls from top position.
Bachaj is not content to let Rut control the position.
Bachaj is trying to control Rut's posture but Rut avoids it.
Bachaj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rut wants to control but Bachaj is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rut looking to control but instead Bachaj has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rut wants to control but Bachaj is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bachaj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rut, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bachaj.
Rut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bachaj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bachaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rut gets control of Bachaj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bachaj wants to pass the guard but Rut is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rut looking to control.
Rut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rut has an active guard here but Bachaj has managed to pass into half guard.
Rut is looking to control Bachaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rut avoid being mounted?
Bachaj is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rut manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rut trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Rut has his foot on Bachaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bachaj works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bachaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bachaj looking to sit in guard and control but Rut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bachaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rut sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rut throws a strike but Bachaj avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rut stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bachaj misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Rut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bachaj if he has to take too many more of those.

Rut feints and as Bachaj raises his hands in defense, Rut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rut passes Bachaj's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bachaj is looking to control Rut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bachaj avoid being mounted?

Rut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bachaj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rut.
Rut wants to take a breather but Bachaj is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachaj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rut.
Bachaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rut prevents Bachaj from improving his position.
Bachaj wants to control but Rut is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bachaj!
Nice takedown defense from Bachaj. No joy for Rut on that attempt.
Rut shoots for a double leg takedown but Bachaj sprawls well. He's pushed Rut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rut has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bachaj uses from the top position.
Bachaj won't allow Rut to sweep him here.
Bachaj prevents Rut from getting back to his feet.
Bachaj stopping the sweep attempt from Rut.
Rut is working hard here to advance position.
Bachaj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rut kicks Bachaj off and gets to his feet.
Rut misses with a takedown attempt - Bachaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Rut. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rut clinches with his opponent.
Bachaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bachaj walks away with a smile on his face. Rut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rut circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rut counters by clinching up.
Bachaj'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.
Bachaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Rut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bachaj pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bachaj misses with a double jab

and Rut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bachaj lands a body punch.
Bachaj misses with some punches.
Rut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bachaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Rut dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bachaj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bachaj scores with a hook to the body. Rut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Rut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bachaj dives on top into guard.
Bachaj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rut keeping moving, preventing Bachaj from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rut 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.
Bachaj stays in close to Rut's body and controls the position.
Rut looking to control.

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.
Bachaj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bachaj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rut throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Rut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bachaj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rut wants to sweep here but Bachaj controlling him for the moment.
Rut is looking to sweep but instead, Bachaj has passed into half guard.
Damian Bachaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bachaj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bachaj's back!

Rut is persistently looking for the submission but Bachaj is defending it well.
Bachaj is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rut throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bachaj could be in trouble here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Bachaj.
I think Rut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Rut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kuhrimao
vs
Henderson

175 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhrimao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuhrimao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuhrimao somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Kuhrimao on that attempt.
Kuhrimao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.

Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuhrimao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kuhrimao is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Henderson landing shots from mount.
Henderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kuhrimao is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kuhrimao scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Henderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Henderson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tane Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and david patino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kazansky
vs
patino

185 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, david patino!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazansky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kazansky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
patino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
patino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazansky wants to control from the top but patino keeps moving.
Kazansky stopping the sweep attempt from patino.
Kazansky with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kazansky has gone for a leg lock! patino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazansky's guard.
patino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
patino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
patino trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

patino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

patino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazansky trying to strike off his back.
patino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazansky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kazansky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazansky is breathing heavily.
patino sitting in guard here, content to control.
patino trying to control but Kazansky is working from the bottom.
patino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
patino wanted to stand there but Kazansky had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
patino wants to control from the top but Kazansky keeps moving.
Kazansky tries to strike from the bottom.

patino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kazansky is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but patino frees his head nicely. Oh but Kazansky has switched to an armbar! patino is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tom Kazansky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aidan Kincaid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kincaid
vs
Morris

183 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

194 cm
23
219 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Morris misses the target.
Kincaid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.

Kincaid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kincaid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kincaid tries to stand but Morris is controlling from the bottom.
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Morris working a defensive guard but Kincaid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morris is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid working away.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Morris has his arm trapped.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kincaid stands up.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.

Kincaid 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.
Morris 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.
Morris keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris is trying to hold Kincaid in close to prevent damage but Kincaid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kincaid decides to stand up.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Kincaid sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Kincaid won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Kincaid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Kincaid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kincaid. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kincaid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kincaid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Kincaid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aidan Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kincaid shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris with a nice cross.
Morris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Kincaid does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Kincaid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Morris throws a combination. Kincaid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morris lands a jab to Kincaid's midsection.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris works Kincaid's body with a nice hook.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincaid did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morris seems to be looking for submissions.
Morris is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now.
Morris is just content to waste time from the top position. Kincaid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
Kincaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid is adopting a defensive guard.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kincaid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morris lands a head kick. Kincaid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kincaid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Kincaid dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Kincaid's head and hops out.

Kincaid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kincaid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kincaid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincaid trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid preventing the sweep.
Kincaid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kincaid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morris working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
Kincaid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris lands a nice looking body shot.
Kincaid scores with a three punch combo!
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Morris gets the takedown into side control.

Morris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kincaid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morris but great work by Kincaid.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Kincaid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is staying tight to Morris's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control but Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid controls the position.
Kincaid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morris for as long as he can get away with.
Kincaid misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid tries to circle away but Morris has him pinned against the cage.
Kincaid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.

Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kincaid with a poor takedown

and Morris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kincaid wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.
Aidan Kincaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kincaid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Kincaid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is pressing down on Kincaid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid throwing strikes but missing.
Kincaid is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
Kincaid advances position into side control!
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
Morris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kincaid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kincaid landing strikes.

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.
Kincaid looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kincaid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Kincaid decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Kincaid.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kincaid on the side of the head.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris lands a nice hook to Kincaid's body. Kincaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Jack Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws the kick towards the body but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kincaid has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.

Kincaid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kincaid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kincaid somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Kincaid moved away.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kincaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Kincaid.
Kincaid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morris throws the kick towards the body but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kincaid tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Morris throws a nice head kick!
Morris ducks right into an uppercut from Kincaid.
Morris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Morris.
Kincaid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kincaid.
Kincaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris leaves Kincaid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morris connects with a body shot.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Kincaid works Morris's body with a nice hook.
Kincaid shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kennedy
vs
Gambler

191 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Phoenix Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kennedy.
The fighters circling - Gambler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Gambler blocks the leg kick.
Gambler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a single shot there.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Gambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Gambler.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Gambler moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gambler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kennedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kennedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy works over Gambler's head and body with a nice combination.

Gambler is rocked!
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambler cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gambler throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gambler. That's going to slow Kennedy down.
Kennedy moves out of range as Gambler strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a combination
and Gambler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gambler dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler throws a leg kick
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Gambler throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily.
Gambler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Gambler slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy defending well as Gambler loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Gambler.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
Gambler looks gassed!
Gambler scores with a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Gambler's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambler tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gambler's calf.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Gambler checks it.
Kennedy scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Gambler down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Gambler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy clobbers Gambler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gambler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Gambler's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambler tries to avoid it.
Gambler avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gambler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice leg kick.
Gambler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kennedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Gambler misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy throws a solid leg kick but Gambler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kennedy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy works the jab nicely.
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
Kennedy scores with a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a head kick that Gambler semi-blocks.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy scores with a three punch combo!
Gambler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambler. That did some damage!
Gambler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy connects with a high kick.
Kennedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Gambler.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gambler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Gambler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambler.
Kennedy is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Kennedy does it's job there.
Gambler misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambler's sensitive parts.
Kennedy throws a low kick but Gambler avoids it.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Gambler moves out of range easily.
Gambler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Gambler checks a leg kick nicely.
Gambler scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gambler ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy cracks Gambler with an open hand slap.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Gambler checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A solid body kick from Kennedy.
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
Some bone on bone action there as Gambler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambler can do to turn this around?
Kennedy throws a head kick but Gambler moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gambler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kennedy has got the better of the exchanges.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambler misses with a low kick.
Gambler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gambler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy is looking to slow Gambler down with leg kicks.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gambler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Gambler blocks the low kick.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Gambler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gambler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
George Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy swings for the body but Gambler moves out of range.
Gambler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambler circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Gambler checks it
and Gambler counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy dips to his left and cracks Gambler with an uppercut!
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy lands with a kick to the temple. Gambler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Gambler is out of range.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambler misses with a hook.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Gambler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kennedy does it's job there.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennedy thumps Gambler with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Gambler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Gambler works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Gambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Gambler's torso.
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Gambler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
George Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.

Kennedy gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy lands an elbow that stopped Gambler in his tracks for a moment.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gambler backwards.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Gambler holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gambler is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambler misses with the head strike.

Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Gambler.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Gambler's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambler slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambler looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Gambler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambler ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Gambler tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Kennedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Kennedy'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Gambler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambler throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Gambler moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Gambler circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Gambler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gambler.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Gambler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a combination
and Gambler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gambler moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Gambler is out of range.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler checks a leg kick.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Gambler's legs.
Gambler throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Gambler checks the leg kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Gambler as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Gambler.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gambler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Gambler misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Gambler avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Gambler throws a shot to the body.
Gambler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
A punch combination from Gambler misses.
Gambler misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy walks into a straight right hand from Gambler.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Gambler's knee but Gambler avoids it well.
Gambler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambler misses with a looping right.
Gambler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gambler ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Gambler is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks.
Gambler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Gambler sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambler manages to avoid it.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambler looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Gambler misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambler takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Gambler throws a good cross that connects.
Gambler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gambler scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Gambler's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambler tries to avoid it.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Gambler saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Gambler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambler lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
Gambler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
George Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambler misses with a straight left.
Gambler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Gambler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambler. That did some damage!
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambler connects with a single shot there.
Degen Gambler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Degen Gambler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Kennedy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randy Rice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rice
vs
Rampaasi

200 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampaasi.

Rampaasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rice sprawls well initially but Rampaasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rice is trying to stand up here but Rampaasi is controlling him well.
Rice tries to get to full guard but Rampaasi has control of the leg.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
Rice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rampaasi.
Rice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Rice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rampaasi doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Rice swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice swats away the attempt to clinch by Rampaasi.
Rice misses the shot to the body.
Rice leaves Rampaasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rampaasi moves away.
Rice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rampaasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rice scores with a three punch combo!
Rice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rice misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi avoids the body shot from Rice.
Rice misses the jab.
Rice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampaasi looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
Rice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampaasi moves in looking to clinch but Rice pushes him off.
Rice cracks a nice hook into Rampaasi's ribs.
Rampaasi looks gassed!
Rice leaves Rampaasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice misses with a wild body shot.
Rice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rampaasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rampaasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rice dodges the ground and pound from Rampaasi.
Rice tries to improve position but can't.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
Rice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rampaasi off and has taken his back!
Rice thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rice doesn't have the hooks in and Rampaasi manages to turn into his guard.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rampaasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rampaasi is controlling him.
Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Rice does no damage.
Rampaasi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That has opened up Quinton Rampaasi's cut even more.
Rice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rampaasi. Rampaasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Rice. No joy for Rampaasi on that attempt.
Rampaasi avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rampaasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rampaasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Rice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Rampaasi'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.

Rice with a jab.
Rice looks to land a combination but Rampaasi avoids it well.
Rice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rampaasi shoots for a takedown but Rice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rampaasi scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rice. That snapped Rampaasi's head back.
Rice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rice misses with a double jab.

Rampaasi darts in and clinches Rice up against the cage.
Rampaasi tries for a takedown but Rice manages to get underhooks.
Rampaasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randy Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rice is trying to break free.
Rice tries to break the clinch but Rampaasi is controlling the position.
Rampaasi is breathing heavily.
Rampaasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rampaasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampaasi.
Rice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rampaasi on the side of the head.
Rice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rampaasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The cut above Quinton Rampaasi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rice as he jumps to the side.
Rice misses the jab.
Randy Rice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rampaasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rice. Rampaasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampaasi.
No joy there for Rice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rampaasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rampaasi dodges the punch combination from Rice.
No joy there for Rice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy Rice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rampaasi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampaasi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rampaasi is one step ahead there.
Rampaasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rice's guard.
Rampaasi slips a nice elbow through Rice's hands, connecting with Rice's forehead.
Rice has hold of Rampaasi's hands but Rampaasi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rampaasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rampaasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rice's head.
Rampaasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rice is looking to control Rampaasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rice avoid being mounted?
Rice gets back to full guard.
Rice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rampaasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rampaasi won't allow Rice to get back to his feet.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampaasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rice's head.
Rice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Rice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Rampaasi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rice as he avoids it easily.
Rice misses with the combination.
Rampaasi avoids the body shot from Rice.

Rampaasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Rampaasi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.
Rampaasi lands an elbow.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rampaasi tries for a kimura but Rice is defending well.
Rampaasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is trying to get back to full guard.
Rice gets full guard.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampaasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rice is keeping the position for now.
Rice wants to stand up but Rampaasi is controlling him.
Rampaasi trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Rampaasi throwing strikes from guard but Rice blocks nicely.
Rice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo 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.
Rampaasi looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
Rice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rampaasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rice throws a body punch but Rampaasi moves out of range.
Rice misses with a wild body shot.
Rampaasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rice but Rice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rice swings for the body but Rampaasi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi shoots in but Rice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rice misses with a few strikes there.
Rice misses with a double jab.
Rice lands a nice shot to the body.
Rice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy Rice is winning the standup battle so far.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rampaasi.
Rice takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rice wants to get back to his feet but Rampaasi drags him back down.
Rampaasi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice parries the strikes from Rampaasi easily there. Rampaasi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rice to escape.
Randy Rice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampaasi is putting a hurting on Rice here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rampaasi working away.
Rampaasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Rice's head but Rice avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Rice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rice is not content to let Rampaasi control the position.
Rice parries the strikes from Rampaasi easily there. Rampaasi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rice to escape.
Quinton Rampaasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rice is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Rampaasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens comes to the cage accompanied by River Below. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bruens
vs
Hammerson

168 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

180 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Bruens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Hammerson.
Hammerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruens.
Hammerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerson scores with a nice right hand.
Bruens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruens somewhat.

Bruens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammerson to the mat! Hammerson manages to get full guard.
Bruens trying to control but Hammerson is working from the bottom.
Hammerson is pulling down on Bruens's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruens, at least for the moment.
Bruens looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Hammerson keeps moving.
Hammerson wants to stand and escape but Bruens is having none of it.

Hammerson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hammerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruens walks into a stiff left hand from Hammerson.

Bruens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens throws some wild stikes that Hammerson manages to avoid easily.
Hammerson is working to get back to half guard.
Bruens lands with some strikes.
Bruens throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hammerson is trying to escape the mount.
Bruens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bruens looking to control but Hammerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens controlling the pace for now.
Bruens looking to control but Hammerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruens controlling the pace for now.
Bruens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bruens landing shots from mount.
Bruens trying to control but Hammerson is having none of it.
Bruens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hammerson's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruens looking to control but Hammerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bruens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bruens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruens lands in his opponent's guard.
Bruens trying to control but Hammerson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruens looking to pass the guard.
Bruens with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens trying to control but Hammerson is working from the bottom.
Hammerson has momentary wrist control but Bruens slips an elbow through the middle.

Hammerson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bruens stacks Hammerson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bruens!
Hammerson defending against the ground and pound.
Hammerson prevents Bruens from moving into mount.
Hammerson is trying to control Bruens's posture but Bruens avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bruens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bruens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bruens working the ground and pound.
Hammerson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bruens.
Bruens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hammerson trying to control but Bruens postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hammerson is looking to improve his position.
Bruens throwing shots but Hammerson is blocking nicely.
Bruens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bruens 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.
Bruens is thwarting Hammerson's attempts to control the position.
Hammerson is trying to stand up here but Bruens is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bruens lands a nice short elbow.
Bruens working over Hammerson with some ground and pound. Hammerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruens is looking to pass Hammerson's guard but actually Hammerson recovers to full guard.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Hammerson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bruens dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bruens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammerson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammerson is refusing to be controlled, as Bruens sits in half guard.
Bruens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammerson defending well though.
Paul Bruens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammerson wants to control but Bruens is keeping busy.
Bruens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammerson.
Bruens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruens somewhat.
Hammerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruens is just out of range.
Hammerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammerson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruens slips under a jab from Hammerson.
Paul Bruens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Hammerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Hammerson.
Bruens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammerson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Bruens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bruens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammerson is looking to escape.
Bruens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bruens landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bruens controlling the pace for now.
Bruens looking to control but Hammerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammerson can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruens throwing strikes here but Hammerson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bruens with the ground and pound from mount.
Bruens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammerson is looking to escape.

Hammerson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bruens.
Bruens unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bruens clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bruens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bruens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammerson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bruens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerson wants to stand and escape but Bruens is having none of it.
Hammerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Hammerson keeps moving.
Bruens throwing strikes from guard but Hammerson blocks nicely.
Bruens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruens trying to control but Hammerson is working from the bottom.
Bruens slips nicely into half guard.
Hammerson tries to roll over but Bruens keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bruens is keen to just control but Hammerson is a slippery customer.

Bruens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammerson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bruens lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bruens in particular looking to stall.
Hammerson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bruens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammerson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hammerson pushes Bruens off looking to stand but Bruens dives back in and keeps control.
Hammerson wants to get back to full guard.

Bruens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruens stalling away here and it's allowed Hammerson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bruens had his way with Donny Hammerson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bruens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammerson.
Hammerson tries to bum rush Bruens with a series of wild strikes but Bruens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammerson as he jumps to the side.
Bruens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammerson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerson but Hammerson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bruens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruens dives in and grabs Hammerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerson pushes down on Bruens's head and hops out.
Hammerson missing with a left hand there. Bruens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bruens feints and as Hammerson raises his hands in defense, Bruens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hammerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruens is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerson has wrist control.
Bruens won't allow Hammerson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens postures up in Hammerson's guard and throws a big left but Hammerson blocks it.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Hammerson keeps moving.

Hammerson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hammerson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Bruens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bruens controlling the action here.
Bruens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens prevents Hammerson from improving his position.
Hammerson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruens's back!
Bruens is really stuck here.
Bruens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hammerson's guard. Nice work there by Bruens.
Bruens passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson is not content to let Bruens control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hammerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammerson being controlled for a moment.
Hammerson is trying to control Bruens's posture but Bruens avoids it.
Donny Hammerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Hammerson is not content to let Bruens control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruens looks up at the clock and then as Hammerson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bruens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bruens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruens, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bruens!
Paul Bruens is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Popinski
vs
Penn

195 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn cracks Popinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Popinski.
Popinski avoids the body shot from Penn.

Popinski has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Popinski working aggressively here.
Penn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Popinski up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Popinski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Popinski to work.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popinski can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Popinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popinski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.
Popinski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Popinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Penn misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Popinski scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Popinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popinski.
Popinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Penn.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popinski pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popinski has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Popinski.
Penn looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Popinski on the inside.
Popinski avoiding damage.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski lands a body shot.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Popinski as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Popinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Popinski lands an uppercut.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popinski avoiding damage.
A short right from Popinski.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Popinski.
Popinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popinski scores with a hook to the body.
Popinski digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Popinski.
Popinski effectively controlling the action here.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Popinski.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Popinski.
Popinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Still in the clinch, Popinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Popinski.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.
A left hand lands to the body for Popinski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Popinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Popinski.
Popinski just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popinski lands a shot to the body.
Popinski stalling against the cage.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popinski slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popinski lands a body punch.
Popinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popinski.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popinski is pushing Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Popinski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Popinski as the two fighters clinch.
Popinski lands a body punch.
Popinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Popinski has managed to clinch.
Popinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popinski.
Popinski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Popinski.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.
A short body shot lands from Popinski as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popinski presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Popinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Popinski is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Popinski has Penn pushed against the cage.
Popinski cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski lands a body punch.
Popinski gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soda Popinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Popinski stalling in the clinch.
Popinski lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Popinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popinski stalling the fight.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popinski's elbow.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Popinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popinski digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Come on Popinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Popinski lands a shot to the body.
Popinski lands with a light punch inside.
Popinski cracks Penn with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Popinski.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popinski has Penn pushed against the cage.
Popinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Popinski has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Popinski lands a body shot.
Popinski lands a shot to the body.
Popinski'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.
Popinski is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Popinski lands a body shot.
Popinski is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn tries to work over Popinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popinski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Popinski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Popinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Popinski cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Popinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popinski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Popinski.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Popinski digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popinski just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Popinski.
A right hand to the body from Popinski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Popinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Popinski as the two fighters clinch.
Penn letting Popinski take a breather here.
Popinski lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Popinski.
Popinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Popinski presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn being controlled against the cage.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popinski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Popinski tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.

Popinski rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands a body shot.
Popinski stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Soda Popinski.
Penn wants to clinch up but Popinski keeps it at a distance.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popinski manages to avoid it.
Popinski scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popinski moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Popinski with a nice cross.
Popinski slips under a jab from Penn.
Popinski blocks a jab.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kal Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Popinski.

Popinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popinski tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Popinski misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Popinski is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popinski cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Popinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popinski avoiding damage.
Penn tries to work over Popinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popinski controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Popinski.
Popinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popinski.
Popinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popinski is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski is working Penn over against the cage.
Popinski digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popinski trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Popinski into the cage.
Popinski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Popinski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
The referee calls for Popinski to work.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
A right hand to the body from Popinski.
Popinski stalling the fight.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popinski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Popinski.
Popinski stalls.
Popinski tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kal Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Popinski - that landed with a thud.
Popinski pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Popinski lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Popinski.
Popinski lands a body shot.
Popinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Popinski lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Popinski.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Popinski.
Popinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popinski stalling in the clinch.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Popinski has him pressed against the cage.
Popinski scores with a hook to the body.
Popinski works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Popinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popinski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Popinski.
Popinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Popinski gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Popinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Popinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soda Popinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popinski, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soda Popinski!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zidane Sephiroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Furcal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sephiroth
vs
Furcal

190 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
218 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zidane Sephiroth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sephiroth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furcal.
Mike Furcal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sephiroth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sephiroth swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Sephiroth moves forwards but Furcal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sephiroth lands a head shot.
Sephiroth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furcal.
A telegraphed right hand from Furcal misses the target.
Furcal misses with a body punch
and Sephiroth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sephiroth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Furcal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sephiroth moves away.
Sephiroth lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Furcal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sephiroth lands with a cross.
Furcal tries to clinch up but Sephiroth circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Furcal.
Sephiroth slips a jab from Furcal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sephiroth misses its intended target.
Furcal throws a lazy right hand but Sephiroth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sephiroth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furcal throws out the jab.
Sephiroth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furcal moves away.
Furcal throws out a loose jab but Sephiroth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furcal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sephiroth.
Furcal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furcal lands a head shot.
Furcal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Furcal slips a straight right by Sephiroth.
Furcal throws a combination that misses
and Sephiroth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sephiroth ducks under a wild hook from Furcal.
Sephiroth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furcal.
Furcal moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furcal. Sephiroth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sephiroth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furcal.
Sephiroth cracks a nice hook into Furcal's ribs.
Sephiroth misses with a series of wild punches.
Sephiroth looks to land a left hand but Furcal moved out of range nicely.
Sephiroth works Furcal's body with a nice hook.
Furcal looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sephiroth throws the left hand but Furcal avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Sephiroth.
Furcal throws an overhand right that lands on Sephiroth's shoulder, as Sephiroth tries to avoid the shot.
Sephiroth misses the body punch
and Furcal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sephiroth misses the body punch
and Furcal counters with a stiff right hand.
Sephiroth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Furcal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth lands a slapping body shot.
Furcal scores with a nice right hand.
Sephiroth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Furcal throws the left hand but Sephiroth avoids the punch easily.
Furcal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sephiroth misses with a straight left.
Sephiroth missing with a left hand there. Furcal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sephiroth connects with a nice looking jab.
Furcal throws the left hand but Sephiroth avoids the punch easily.
Sephiroth misses with a body shot.
Sephiroth lands with a cross.
Furcal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal tries to clinch
and Sephiroth counters with a stiff right hand.
Sephiroth throws a sloppy body shot
and Furcal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Sephiroth.
Sephiroth looks to score with a jab to the body but Furcal is just out of range.
Sephiroth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sephiroth moves out of range of the strikes.
Sephiroth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furcal misses with a hook.
Sephiroth connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sephiroth looks to throw the jab but Furcal is out of range.
Sephiroth throws a big shot that misses.
Sephiroth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furcal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zidane Sephiroth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sephiroth swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Furcal misses with a body shot.
Sephiroth misses with a body shot.
Furcal avoids the body shot from Sephiroth.
Furcal tries to clinch but Sephiroth moves away
and Sephiroth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Furcal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Sephiroth.
A shot to the body from Furcal misses
and Sephiroth counters with a right hand to the body.
Furcal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sephiroth manages to avoid it.
Sephiroth blocks a jab.
Sephiroth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furcal.
Sephiroth blocks a jab.
Sephiroth blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal throws a series of punches but Sephiroth avoids them all with ease.
Furcal is breathing heavily.
Sephiroth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furcal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Furcal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sephiroth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Furcal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sephiroth.
Sephiroth slips a jab from Furcal.
Furcal blocks a jab.
Furcal tries to move into range but Sephiroth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Furcal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zidane Sephiroth is winning the standup battle so far.
Furcal takes a swing at Sephiroth's ribcage but misses.
Sephiroth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sephiroth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furcal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sephiroth.
Furcal tries to bum rush Sephiroth with a series of wild strikes but Sephiroth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sephiroth misses with an uppercut.
Furcal walks into a left hand.
Furcal misses with a looping right.
Sephiroth misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furcal. Sephiroth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sephiroth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Furcal misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sephiroth. Furcal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sephiroth moves out of range of the strikes.
Sephiroth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furcal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth blocks a jab.
Furcal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sephiroth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sephiroth throws a hook but Furcal avoids it easily.
Sephiroth has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sephiroth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Furcal.
Sephiroth's corner calls for a 1-2. Sephiroth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sephiroth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sephiroth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furcal circles away quickly and effectively.
Sephiroth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furcal lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Sephiroth misses its intended target.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furcal ducks under a wild hook from Sephiroth.
Furcal connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furcal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sephiroth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Furcal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Furcal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sephiroth.
Furcal throws the left hand but Sephiroth avoids the punch easily.
Sephiroth swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Sephiroth lands a head shot.

Furcal clinches up with Sephiroth and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sephiroth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sephiroth digs a right hand underneath Furcal's ribcage. Furcal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sephiroth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sephiroth lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Sephiroth - that landed with a thud.
Sephiroth is leaning against Furcal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furcal blocking some punches.
Sephiroth is working Furcal over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zidane Sephiroth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sephiroth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furcal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sephiroth misses with a looping left.
Sephiroth misses the shot to the body.
Sephiroth misses with a looping right.
Sephiroth misses with a straight left.
Furcal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth avoids it easily.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth blocks it.
Sephiroth looks to land a combination. Furcal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Furcal misses with a looping right.
Furcal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Furcal misses the body punch
letting Sephiroth counter with a right hand.
Sephiroth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sephiroth cracks a nice hook into Furcal's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth blocks it.
Furcal throws a jab when Sephiroth was well out of range.
Furcal throws the left hand but Sephiroth avoids the punch easily.
Furcal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furcal loads up on a big right hand but Sephiroth slips the punch.
Furcal misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Sephiroth.
Sephiroth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Sephiroth.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sephiroth with a jab.
Furcal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sephiroth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sephiroth finds it's target.
Sephiroth swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Sephiroth misses with a double jab
and Furcal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sephiroth lands with a nice body punch.
Sephiroth misses with an uppercut. Furcal saw that one coming.
Sephiroth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sephiroth moves out of range as Furcal strikes.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sephiroth.
Sephiroth throws the left hand but Furcal avoids the punch easily.
Furcal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zidane Sephiroth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sephiroth works Furcal's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal sizes up Sephiroth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Furcal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sephiroth.
Sephiroth thows a body shot but no joy.
Sephiroth clobbers Furcal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Furcal throws a looping overhand right but Sephiroth ducks down to avoid it.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth avoids it easily.
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sephiroth lands a jab to Furcal's midsection.
Mike Furcal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sephiroth slips under a jab.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth blocks it.
Sephiroth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sephiroth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furcal loads up on a big right hand but Sephiroth slips the punch.
Furcal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sephiroth counters with a stiff right hand.
Sephiroth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Furcal throws a big shot that misses.
Furcal throws a hook but Sephiroth blocks it.
Furcal throws a leg kick but Sephiroth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sephiroth misses the shot to the body.
Furcal misses with a straight right.
Sephiroth lands with an uppercut that bounces Furcal off the cage and back into rage.

Furcal forces Sephiroth back against the cage and clinches.
Sephiroth working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sephiroth.
Furcal working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zidane Sephiroth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sephiroth 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zidane Sephiroth!