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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Pico (ranked 7367 p4p, 542 weight class) and Sebastian Sava (ranked 24854 p4p, 550 weight class). Sava has chosen Galway girl as his entrance music. Aaron Pico could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Sava's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Aaron Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Sava!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sava.
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Sava swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pico clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sava.
Pico avoiding damage as Sava throws knees to the body.
Pico can't find room to land a body shot as Sava controls the action.
Pico is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sava is defending well.
Sava throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pico blocks it with crossed arms.
Sava pushes Pico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sava landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sava gets through Pico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pico dodges an elbow strike from Sava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pico.
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!
Pico landing strikes.
Sava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pico's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sava is looking to improve his position.
Pico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sava is trying to control but can't.
Sava slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pico preventing the sweep.
Sava escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sava escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico wants to control from the top but Sava keeps moving.
Sava has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Sava looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sava had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.
Sava looks winded!
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Sava working for a triangle but Pico defends it easily.
Pico controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pico stands up over Sava, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico is stalling in the full guard.
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sava has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Sava's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Sava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sava's head.
Pico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been informed that Sava has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Sava throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Sava dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sava tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sava's half guard.
Sava trying to control but Pico postures up.
Sava punching from the bottom.
Sava actively working from the bottom here.
Sava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico working over Sava with some ground and pound. Sava looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sava actively working from the bottom here.
Pico winds up and cracks Sava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pico lands strikes from half guard.
Sava is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pico lands a nice short elbow.
Pico is keen to just control but Sava is a slippery customer.
Pico slips a nice elbow through Sava's hands, connecting with Sava's forehead.
Sava is staying active underneath Pico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sava looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico winds up and cracks Sava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pico is nestled in close to Sava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pico stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pico shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sava napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sava throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pico clinches with his opponent.
Pico is struggling to control the position.
Pico successfully pulls guard.
Pico is trying to control the position but Sava postures up.
Sava wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico has his hands on Sava's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sava tries to free his leg and advance position but Pico is retaining full guard.
Pico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sava wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pico checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sava getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sava slaps away a takedown attempt from Pico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sava works the jab nicely.
Sebastian Sava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pico pushes Sava up against the cage in a clinch.
Pico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sava tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava tries to throw a body punch but Pico avoids it by throwing Sava back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sava throws an elbow but misses.
Sava lands a body punch.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sava lands a nice knee to the body.
Sava tries to land a knee to the head but Pico blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Pico will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aaron Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sava connects with a high kick.
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sava is looking to clinch.
Sava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pico.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pico. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Sava.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt.
Sava wants to clinch up but Pico keeps it at a distance.
Pico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sava misses the target.
Pico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Sava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sava.
Sava tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sava instigates a clinch.
Pico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sava gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sava lands a knee to the head.
Sebastian Sava seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sava lands a nice elbow.
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!
Pico takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sava is looking to control Pico's arms but Pico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sava has his back to the cage.
Sava is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pico is keeping busy.
Sava seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pico dodges an elbow strike from Sava.
Pico blocking some punches.
Sava lands a damaging elbow.
Sava lands a nice knee to the body.
Sava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pico's defenses.
Sava throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sava lands an elbow inside.
Pico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pico tries to pull guard but Sava forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sava misses with an elbow over the top.
Pico takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sava lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Pico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sava scoring well with a low kick there.
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sava scores with a head kick. Pico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Sava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sava 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Sava!
Sebastian Sava thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyosuke Shibaraki (ranked 5444 p4p, 424 weight class) and Lodeye Little (ranked 4943 p4p, 401 weight class). Shibaraki comes to the cage accompanied by SAVAGE 101. Kyosuke Shibaraki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyosuke Shibaraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lodeye Little!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibaraki misses the shot to the body.
Little tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shibaraki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Little counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shibaraki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little trying to control the position but Shibaraki is working away.
Little is trying to get an arm triangle but Shibaraki is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaraki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaraki is looking to regain half guard here but Little keeps moving and retains side control.
Shibaraki trying his best to control but Little has mounted him.
Shibaraki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Little moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shibaraki has worked his arm free - good work by Shibaraki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaraki is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Little politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Little prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shibaraki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaraki is looking for a sweep.
Shibaraki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Little with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shibaraki is trying to stand up here but Little is controlling him well.
Little performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Little prevents Shibaraki from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to take a break and control but Shibaraki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shibaraki looks for the body kick but Little saw that one coming.
And Little tries to counter it with a takedown but Shibaraki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Little throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shibaraki was covering up waiting for the punch and Little finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shibaraki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Little controls the pace.
Little drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shibaraki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Little has Shibaraki in his guard.
Shibaraki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Little has locked up a guillotine! Little's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shibaraki is holding on here and Little must be using up a lot of energy. Shibaraki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Little gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lodeye Little!
In defeat, Kyosuke Shibaraki stepped up to the mic, saying 'My bad,I wad bad today, but I will come back stronger...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Danis (ranked 3270 p4p, 316 weight class) and Alexander Graham (ranked 3781 p4p, 398 weight class). Alexander Graham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
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, Alexander Graham !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danis's waist but Danis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Danis moves into the clinch.
Danis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Danis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis looks to clinch
and Graham counters with a one-two to the body.
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Danis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham keeps control of Danis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Graham throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Graham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danis manages to get himself to full guard.
Graham stays in close to Danis's body and controls the position.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danis looking for a triangle here. Graham is fighting it but it looks tight! Danis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Graham is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Danis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Duncan (ranked 5310 p4p, 237 weight class) and Funky Lotus Style (ranked 4869 p4p, 229 weight class). Lotus Style has chosen Dançando Lambada as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Funky Lotus Style!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus Style gets caught napping as Duncan dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus Style manages to retain guard.
Lotus Style looking to control.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lotus Style's guard.
Duncan is working Lotus Style over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lotus Style is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duncan is aware though and is defending well.
Duncan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lotus Style to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duncan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lotus Style pulls down on the head and he's put Duncan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Funky Lotus Style!
A pretty intense looking Funky Lotus Style took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Santos (ranked 3132 p4p, 166 weight class) and Ken Sterling (ranked 5281 p4p, 236 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juan Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juan Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a combination
and Sterling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sterling connects with a single shot there.
Santos throws a series of punches but Sterling avoids them all with ease.
Santos backing away here, and Sterling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling is controlling him.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has Sterling pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to stand but Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling wants to stand but Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sterling scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Sterling misses with the combination.
Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos feints and as Sterling raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling is adopting a defensive guard.
Sterling wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos gets to his feet. Sterling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
Sterling jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sterling controls his hands.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sterling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Sterling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sterling wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Sterling stuffs the takedown.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos.
Santos is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Sterling pushes him off.
Sterling unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos closes the distance and pushes Sterling back into the cage.
Sterling wants to break free but Santos has control.
Sterling jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sterling controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos pushes Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Sterling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sterling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sterling scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Sterling misses with a head kick.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos tries to clinch there but Sterling circles away.
Sterling lands a high kick!
Santos lands a jab to Sterling's midsection.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Sterling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Sterling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sterling is on him like a limpet, forcing Santos back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Sterling is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sterling manages to pull guard.
Sterling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling is controlling Santos's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sterling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling is looking to clinch.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sterling wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Sterling persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Sterling throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterling's guard. Nice move by Santos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling connects with a high kick.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sterling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling decides to pull guard.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Sterling is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling is trying to keep Santos in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Sterling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Sterling looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Sterling just gets out of the way.
Sterling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Sterling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sterling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sterling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Sterling wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Sterling persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Sterling.
I think Sterling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ken Sterling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CJ Smith (ranked 7537 p4p, 546 weight class) and Don Leaf (ranked 4901 p4p, 465 weight class). The key to victory for CJ Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, CJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf stalling.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Leaf stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leaf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith tries to clinch
and Leaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leaf's calf.
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Leaf passes into half guard.
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!
Leaf working Smith over with strikes.
Leaf is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Leaf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith really wants to buck Leaf off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leaf controlling his opponent.
Leaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leaf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leaf taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Leaf has managed to clinch.
Leaf successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leaf holds on and takes a little breather.
Leaf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leaf gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf stalling the fight.
Smith jumps guard but Leaf stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leaf after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leaf manages to break the clinch.
Leaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is wriggling around but Leaf manages to pass to half guard.
Leaf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Leaf is controlling him
Leaf trying to control the pace.
Leaf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leaf smiles and moves away.
A solid body kick from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Leaf is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leaf down to the mat. Leaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Smith tenderised Leaf's leg. Leaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
CJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leaf.
Leaf thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Leaf or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leaf at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it.
Smith lands a head kick!
Leaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leaf avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Leaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf breaks from the clinch.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leaf is out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Leaf darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leaf to keep the fight standing.
Leaf wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Leaf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.
Leaf stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf has a takedown stuffed.
Leaf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leaf avoids them all with ease.
Leaf looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Leaf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leaf gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leaf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leaf is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Leaf is controlling Smith's posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Leaf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leaf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leaf is defending well.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Leaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Leaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance King (ranked 3149 p4p, 168 weight class) and Todd Chase (ranked 5300 p4p, 238 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Chase !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase stuffs the takedown.
King checks the leg kick.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
King is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King shoots for a takedown but Chase saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chase dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Chase 's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Chase breaks away and moves out of range.
King moves into the clinch.
Chase jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Chase gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chase tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chase .
Chase looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
King manages to break the clinch.
Chase tries to clinch there but King circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a low kick.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from King.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King clinches up with Chase and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
King breaks the clinch.
Chase drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King pulls guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is wriggling around but Chase manages to pass to half guard.
Chase is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Chase might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King wants to control but Chase is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King dives in and grabs Chase 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King sets himself, and Chase steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King rushes Chase and presses him up against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lance King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chase off to one side.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chase instigates a clinch.
King turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chase bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chase on his heels. He'll look to pass Chase 's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King wants to get up but he can't break Chase 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chase .
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
King is nestled in close to Chase , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King not doing much here.
King thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase wants to get back to full guard but King has passed into side control.
Chase is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King stalling.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Chase wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase moves into full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
King is trying to control. Chase wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chase looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase is breathing heavily.
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.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chase gets slowly back to his feet.
King misses with a takedown
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lance King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from King as Chase shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chase .
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King sets himself, and Chase steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chase to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King drives through with a takedown into Chase 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King postures up.
King trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
Chase trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Chase , looking for a takedown. King pushes Chase against the cage but Chase circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King scores with a head kick. Chase tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King looks for a takedown but Chase sprawls well.
No luck for Chase with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Chase , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chase wants it to stay on the feet.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King 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.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Lance King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase 's head.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
Chase trying to control the position.
King passes Chase 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Todd Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Jones (ranked 3151 p4p, 341 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 5301 p4p, 448 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diamond Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith 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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Jones clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones .
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Jones is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Jones 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Jones . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diamond Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones 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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Jones decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 4859 p4p, 359 weight class) and Godzilla Lee (ranked 5085 p4p, 369 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by King Kong. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Godzilla Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee looks winded!
Lee avoids the head kick by Kong.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Kong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
Kong cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Kong lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Godzilla Lee has been cut.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong feints a jab and as Lee dips his head, Kong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lee right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lee falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong!
King Kong took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sonnen (ranked 3803 p4p, 402 weight class) and Connar Cage (ranked 3280 p4p, 357 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sonnen defends it easily.
Cage is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Cage's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Sonnen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cage throws up his legs and catches Sonnen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sonnen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cage! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Connar Cage!
Connar Cage is the new lightweight champion!
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