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FC3 Night of champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Smith (ranked 5793 p4p, 500 weight class) and Jett Askren (ranked 4981 p4p, 378 weight class). Kyle Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle 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, Jett Askren!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Smith leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Askren.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Askren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Askren shoots in.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Smith trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Askren.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askren is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Askren wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Askren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Kyle Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Askren leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Askren and move into the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren avoids the head kick by Smith.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith feints and as Askren raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Askren's legs - danger averted.
Askren trying to control the position.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Askren looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Askren's legs - danger averted.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Askren looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Askren pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jett Askren!
Jett Askren made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maia (ranked 3125 p4p, 331 weight class) and Ilpo Pallero (ranked 4643 p4p, 415 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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, Dan Maia!
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, Ilpo Pallero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maia has picked Pallero up and slammed him! Pallero can't keep hold of the triangle and Maia manages to pass to side control!
Pallero is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
Pallero stops Maia from passing to mount.
Maia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pallero has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Pallero told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pallero keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Pallero working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pallero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maia pushing down on Pallero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia wants to control but Pallero is keeping him busy.
Maia postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pallero to stand up.
Maia looking to score a takedown here. Pallero is defending well but Maia drives through and ends up in Pallero's guard.
Pallero has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but Pallero is working from the bottom.
Maia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pallero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pallero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maia escapes and throws Pallero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pallero looks winded!
Maia tries to move to mount but Pallero blocks the move with his legs.
Pallero is looking for a sweep.
Maia wants to control but Pallero is keeping him busy.
Pallero tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia has an Americana. Pallero didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Maia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Maia thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter D (ranked 2831 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ken Sterling (ranked 7030 p4p, 415 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Fighter D!
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, Ken Sterling!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Fighter D lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sterling doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter D is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
Fighter D tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter D does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fighter D haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fighter D desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sterling throwing shots but Fighter D is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter D does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fighter D is concentrating on defense, preventing Sterling from advancing position.
Fighter D is trying to stand.
Fighter D makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Test Fighter D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sterling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Fighter D sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling wants to clinch up but Fighter D keeps it at a distance.
Fighter D misses with a takedown attempt
and Sterling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fighter D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter D cracks Sterling with an open hand slap.
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Fighter D lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter D closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter D looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sterling leaning against his opponent.
Fighter D is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling has double underhooks.
Fighter D wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter D lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter D working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter D is trying to break the clinch but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter D is trying to push Sterling away but Sterling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter D is trying to break the clinch but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter D's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sterling throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter D tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sterling darts in trying to clinch
and Fighter D cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter D is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sterling tries to clinch there but Fighter D circles away.
Fighter D tries to score with a low kick but Sterling moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter D lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter D.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D with a nice cross.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Fighter D sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
Fighter D lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sterling tries to land a leg kick but Fighter D saw it coming and moves away.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches.
Sterling is looking to control Fighter D's arms but Fighter D gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sterling has his back to the cage.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter D gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Fighter D wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter D stops a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling breaks the clinch.
Fighter D has Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter D lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter D as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter D!
Fighter D is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Fighter D lands a jab to the nose.
Sterling tries to clinch up.
Fighter D shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fighter D lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter D tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sterling defends well and Fighter D ends up having to push Sterling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fighter D to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter D throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling on the side of the head.
Fighter D moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter D lands the left hand.
A left lands for Fighter D.
Fighter D is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Fighter D dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sterling tries for a takedown but Fighter D sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter D is looking to counter punch.
Fighter D is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fighter D slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ken Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter D lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter D. That snapped Sterling's head back.
Fighter D scores with a decent looking hook.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter D sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Fighter D lands a body shot.
Fighter D connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter D keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter D fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sterling checks it well.
Sterling darts in and clinches Fighter D up against the cage.
Sterling effectively controlling the action here.
Sterling breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter D connects with a nice looking jab.
Fighter D is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sterling goes for a double leg but Fighter D avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter D continues to drive forward.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter D manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sterling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter D connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Test Fighter D is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter D throws a combination. Sterling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sterling misses the body punch
and Fighter D counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Sterling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sterling there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter D connects with the punch.
Jab by Fighter D.
Fighter D darts in and clinches Sterling up against the cage.
Fighter D wants to break free but Sterling has control.
Sterling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter D is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Fighter D circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter D moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter D.
Sterling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter D's efforts to push away.
Fighter D looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sterling is stalling here.
Fighter D manages to break the clinch.
Fighter D slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter D jabs Sterling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fighter D wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Fighter D scores with a four punch combination!
Sterling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter D tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter D to the ground. Fighter D escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D scores with a hook to the body. Sterling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Fighter D finds it's way through Sterling's defenses.
Sterling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
Sterling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter D connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sterling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter D!
Fighter D bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter D sprawls well. Fighter D wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter D counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter D dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D lands a really nice looking cross but Sterling seems unphased.
Fighter D connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Fighter D.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter D connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter D counters with a straight right hand.
Sterling stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter D. Fighter D gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fighter D scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fighter D scores with a nice head shot.
Fighter D pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sterling is out of range and Fighter D settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Fighter D dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fighter D lands a jab.
Fighter D moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter D blocks a head kick by Sterling.
A jab lands there for Fighter D.
Fighter D connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sterling. Sterling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter D with a jab.
Sterling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter D scores with a nice head shot.
Sterling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter D tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sterling tries to clinch but Fighter D is having none of it.
Fighter D looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fighter D lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter D shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sterling sprawls well. Sterling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter D gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter D throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling.
Sterling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter D wants to slow Sterling down by chopping away at his legs.
Sterling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice cross by Fighter D.
Sterling dodges the punch combination from Fighter D.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Fighter D shows good takedown defense.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter D is looking for a counter combo.
Fighter D thuds his right hand into Sterling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter D with a hook.
Fighter D avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter D scores with a sloppy right hand. Sterling should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D has managed to clinch.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Fighter D won't allow it.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sterling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter D keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter D clinches up against the cage.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Fighter D breaks from the clinch.
Fighter D clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter D moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter D takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fighter D shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sterling as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Fighter D lands.
Sterling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter D manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter D scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
A jab lands there for Fighter D.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Fighter D circles away easily
and Fighter D counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sterling thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sterling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter D misses with the combination.
Fighter D clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter D feints and then cracks Sterling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sterling down.
Fighter D moves into range and clinches up with Sterling.
Sterling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fighter D is trying to push Sterling away but Sterling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Fighter D tries to break free but Sterling pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter D's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter D gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Fighter D was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter D misses with a two punch combination.
Ken Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter D scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Fighter D showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter D 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fighter D!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Graham (ranked 3485 p4p, 379 weight class) and William Lati (ranked 4791 p4p, 461 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Graham !
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, William Lati!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Lati. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lati.
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lati is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
Lati looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lati defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham controlling the pace.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lati sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lati trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Lati is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham 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.
Graham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Graham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lati is bucking up trying to escape but Graham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham landing strikes from the mount and Lati is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lati is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lati working to try and regain half guard.
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but Lati defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lati to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lati shrugs it off.
Graham is landing with some decent strikes but Lati is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graham landing strikes from the mount.
Graham controlling the pace for now.
Graham lands a couple of good shots and Lati has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lati wants to get back to his feet.
Lati defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham is working the ground and pound. Can Lati escape?
Lati is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graham defending well as Lati loads up on a big left hand.
Graham looking to score a takedown here. Lati is defending well but Graham drives through and ends up in Lati's guard.
Lati is wriggling around but Graham manages to pass to half guard.
Graham not doing much here.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lati can do to turn this around?
Lati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lati wants to control but Graham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graham is thwarting Lati's attempts to control the position.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lati wants to get back to full guard but Graham has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Graham lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
Lati is looking to get to half guard.
Graham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lati's face.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lati is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lati is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Graham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lati is rocked!
Graham postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lati bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Graham and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Graham !
After the fight, Alexander Graham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ricklass (ranked 4645 p4p, 249 weight class) and Taz Duncan (ranked 6472 p4p, 292 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Ricklass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricklass tries to close the distance and clinch but Duncan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duncan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ricklass's half guard.
Ricklass taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
Duncan is taking a breather. Ricklass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duncan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan working the ground and pound effectively.
Duncan cracks Ricklass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duncan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duncan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Duncan 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.
Duncan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duncan wants to stand but Ricklass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duncan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duncan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Duncan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noah Ricklass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricklass moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan jumps guard and drags Ricklass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Duncan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duncan is looking for a triangle but Ricklass pushes his legs off easily.
Duncan keeping full guard, as Ricklass tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is controlling Ricklass's posture.
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricklass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricklass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricklass tries to close the distance and clinch but Duncan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duncan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duncan gets a takedown into half guard.
Ricklass is trying to escape back to his feet but Duncan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ricklass is trying to get back to his feet.
Duncan decides to stand back up. Duncan steps back and let's Ricklass get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duncan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duncan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan is chipping away with strikes.
Duncan decides to stand back up. Duncan steps back and let's Ricklass get back to his feet.
Ricklass tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duncan counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Ricklass! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Duncan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Duncan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Shamrock (ranked 3664 p4p, 370 weight class) and Don Leaf (ranked 6963 p4p, 545 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chance Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf with a poor takedown
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Leaf darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Leaf into the cage.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Leaf lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
It looks like Chance Shamrock has been cut.
Leaf is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leaf walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shamrock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamrock. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Shamrock has knocked Leaf down with a huge combo! Shamrock steps away and waves a wobbly Leaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Don Leaf has been cut.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Leaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leaf manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shamrock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chance Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leaf wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Leaf 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.
Shamrock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leaf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shamrock, into his guard.
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Leaf any problems.
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.
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Leaf any problems.
Leaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shamrock is not content to let Leaf control the position.
Shamrock trying to remain calm as Leaf controls from the top position.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom here.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
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 Chance Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Leaf has double underhooks.
Leaf is looking for a takedown.
Leaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chance Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Leaf is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leaf has his back to the cage.
Leaf is pressed up against the cage. Shamrock 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.
No joy there for Leaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Shamrock getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock trying to control from half guard but Leaf is working away.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leaf looking for submissions off his back.
Don Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leaf manages to get to full guard.
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.
Leaf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.
Leaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamrock defends it easily.
Leaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leaf controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leaf circles away.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leaf goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leaf is fending him off so far but Shamrock persists. Nope, Leaf circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leaf.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shamrock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leaf sprawls well initially but Shamrock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
Leaf gets back to full guard.
Shamrock passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leaf defends it well.
Leaf trying to hold on to Shamrock's head to control him but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.
Leaf wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf trying to control but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Chance Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Leaf.
Shamrock feints and as Leaf raises his hands in defense, Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leaf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Leaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Leaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Leaf.
Shamrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leaf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamrock somewhat.
Leaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chance Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leaf rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock just leaning against Leaf, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shamrock.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leaf.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Leaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Leaf won't allow it.
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Leaf blocks with his arms.
Leaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Leaf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock jabs at Leaf's body.
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Leaf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Leaf misses with a body punch.
Leaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Shamrock wants the takedown. Leaf is fighting it off but Shamrock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leaf's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf working for submissions but it's allowed Shamrock to get to half guard.
Shamrock is controlling the pace.
Leaf wants to control the action here but instead Shamrock manages to pass to full mount!
Leaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamrock has a good base and remains in mount.
Shamrock content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is landing with some decent strikes but Leaf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is having none of it.
Leaf tries to lock up and control but Shamrock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaf is in a horrible position here. Shamrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamrock looking to control but Leaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Don Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Shamrock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chance Shamrock made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barael Barbarian (ranked 4820 p4p, 369 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 2431 p4p, 255 weight class). Kong has chosen Dema Ga Ge Gi Go Gu as his entrance music. King Kong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barael Barbarian's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barael Barbarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbarian's sensitive parts.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Barbarian stumbling back into the cage.
Barbarian is breathing heavily.
Kong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbarian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Barbarian wants to stay close but Kong steps back to make room for something. Barbarian seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kong and Barbarian drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong! King Kong retains his heavyweight title!
King Kong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Danis (ranked 3082 p4p, 325 weight class) and Mauro Carnera (ranked 3301 p4p, 345 weight class). Carnera has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauro Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera lands with a good body shot.
Carnera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Carnera scores with a body shot.
Carnera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danis. Danis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left and a right from Carnera both land. Nice combination.
Carnera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carnera catches Danis with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Danis forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauro Carnera!
Mauro Carnera is the new middleweight champion!
Mauro Carnera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 2068 p4p, 123 weight class) and John Sanchez (ranked 5096 p4p, 259 weight class). Lotus Style's entrance music is Dançando Lambada. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Funky Lotus Style!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus Style uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Lotus Style moves into the clinch.
Lotus Style tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lotus Style has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lotus Style jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lotus Style has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez trying to control but Lotus Style is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus Style working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus Style. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Lotus Style won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus Style is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lotus Style controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lotus Style manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Lotus Style is blocking nicely.
Lotus Style is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez trying to control from Lotus Style's half guard. Lotus Style has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand but Lotus Style is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lotus Style is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Lotus Style is working from the bottom.
Lotus Style looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sanchez is defending well. Lotus Style quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sanchez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lotus Style celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Funky Lotus Style thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Limbaugh (ranked 2672 p4p, 246 weight class) and Tony Sap (ranked 3320 p4p, 285 weight class). Sap comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Empire State of Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Sap is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Sap!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sap shoots for a takedown but Limbaugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Limbaugh scores with a jab to the body.
Sap loads up on a big right hand but Limbaugh slips the punch.
Limbaugh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sap throws the left hand but Limbaugh avoids the punch easily.
Sap closes the distance and clinches up with Limbaugh, looking for a takedown. Sap pushes Limbaugh against the cage but Limbaugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sap looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Sap shoots for a double leg takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well. He's pushed Sap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Limbaugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sap.
Limbaugh punishes Sap's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sap looks for a takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well.
Sap throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh connects with a leg kick. Sap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Limbaugh with a nice cross.
Sap fails with a takedown attempt.
Sap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Limbaugh, pushing him back against the cage.
Sap tries to pull guard but Limbaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Limbaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sap throws an off balance right hand
and Limbaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Limbaugh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Limbaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Limbaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sap moves to clinch but Limbaugh breaks away
and Limbaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Sap slips a jab and a cross from Limbaugh.
Sap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sap closes the distance and pushes Limbaugh back into the cage.
Limbaugh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Limbaugh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sap is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Limbaugh is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sap jumps guard but Limbaugh stands there with Sap around his waist. Sap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Limbaugh.
A short body shot lands from Limbaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Sap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Limbaugh is working Sap over against the cage.
Limbaugh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sap looks winded!
Limbaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Limbaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Limbaugh, right into the meat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh has closed the distance and engaged Sap in a clinch.
A short right from Limbaugh on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limbaugh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sap fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that Sap has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Limbaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sap doesn't seem bothered though.
Limbaugh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sap takes a jab right on the kisser.
Limbaugh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Limbaugh cracks the inside of Sap's front leg.
Sap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbaugh.
Sap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sap fails with the takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Limbaugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Limbaugh throws a body punch but Sap moves out of range.
Sap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Limbaugh as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the liver by Limbaugh. Beautiful body shot.
Limbaugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sap's head.
Sap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lester Limbaugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh punishes Sap's body with a nice straight punch.
Limbaugh with a jab.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Limbaugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sap's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh scores with a nice right hand.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt - Limbaugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Limbaugh misses.
Nice shot lands for Limbaugh.
Limbaugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sap feints the counter takedown.
Sap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sap.
Sap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Limbaugh's waist but Limbaugh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sap off to one side.
Sap throws a right hand that misses
and Limbaugh counters by clinching up.
Limbaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Limbaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sap takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Limbaugh stalling the fight.
Limbaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sap can do to turn this around?
Limbaugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester Limbaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sap doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Limbaugh counter with a right hand.
Sap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Limbaugh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Limbaugh to keep the fight standing.
Limbaugh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Limbaugh manages to break the clinch.
Limbaugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sap.
Sap has his takedown stuffed
and Limbaugh counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sap throws a hook but Limbaugh avoids it easily.
Limbaugh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sap takes one to the side of the head.
Sap gets tackled into the cage by Limbaugh. Limbaugh maintains the clinch.
Limbaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sap is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Limbaugh is keeping busy.
Limbaugh slowing the pace effectively.
Limbaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Limbaugh misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Limbaugh as Sap shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Limbaugh misses the target.
Limbaugh lands with a good body shot.
Limbaugh clinches.
Sap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Limbaugh leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sap is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limbaugh stalling against the cage.
Limbaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Limbaugh as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Limbaugh misses its target.
Sap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Limbaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sap tries to move into range but Limbaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sap thinking.
Limbaugh stuffs the takedown.
Limbaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limbaugh works the jab nicely.
Limbaugh throws a leg kick which misses Sap's front leg but catches the back leg as Sap tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sap misses with a hook
and Limbaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sap's sensitive parts.
Limbaugh scores with a nice strike.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt
and Limbaugh counters with a one-two to the body.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh scores with a head kick.
Limbaugh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Limbaugh takes a swing at Sap's ribcage but misses.
Sap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Limbaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbaugh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Limbaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Sap backs away, Limbaugh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sap with a poor takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sap is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Limbaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Limbaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Limbaugh to keep the fight standing.
Sap is trying desperately to land a takedown but Limbaugh is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sap.
Sap is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Limbaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Limbaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Limbaugh presses Sap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lester Limbaugh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Limbaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Limbaugh stalls.
Sap tries to pull guard but Limbaugh won't allow it.
Sap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Limbaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Limbaugh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Limbaugh counters with a leg kick.
Sap might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Limbaugh scores with a hook to the body. Sap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Limbaugh scores with a punch to the head.
Limbaugh scores with a nice strike.
Sap walks into a jab.
Sap's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Limbaugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sap scrambles back to his feet.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Limbaugh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Limbaugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Sap. Sap gets slowly back to his feet.
Limbaugh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Limbaugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sap, pushing him back against the cage.
Sap is trying to force a seperation but Limbaugh has the dominant position.
Sap jumps guard but Limbaugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Limbaugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sap stalling in the clinch but Limbaugh improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Limbaugh.
Sap is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Limbaugh.
A short left from Limbaugh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Limbaugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Limbaugh misses with a two punch combination.
Sap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Limbaugh defends it well.
Sap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Limbaugh is fending him off so far but Sap persists. Nope, Limbaugh circles away and we're back to standing.
Sap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Limbaugh avoids it really well and circles away.
Limbaugh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Limbaugh throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sap misses with a straight right.
Limbaugh cracks Sap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt - Limbaugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Limbaugh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sap.
Limbaugh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Limbaugh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limbaugh with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sap looks to land a right hand but Limbaugh moved out of range.
Limbaugh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Limbaugh.
Sap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh scores with a one two! Sap had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Limbaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Limbaugh moves into range and clinches up with Sap.
Sap tries to pull guard but Limbaugh won't allow it.
Limbaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Limbaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Limbaugh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Limbaugh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh leaning against his opponent.
Limbaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh leaning against his opponent.
Sap jumps guard but Limbaugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sap stalling in the clinch but Limbaugh improves position.
Sap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sap tries to pull guard but Limbaugh holds him up against the cage and eventually Sap drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Limbaugh.
A right handed body shot lands from Limbaugh.
Sap is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right handed body shot lands from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Limbaugh clinches with his opponent.
Limbaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester Limbaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Limbaugh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Limbaugh - that landed with a thud.
Limbaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sap is looking to clinch but Limbaugh is avoiding it.
Limbaugh throwing a counter right hand but Sap manages to avoid it.
Limbaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sap tries to clinch but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Sap closes the distance and clinches up with Limbaugh, looking for a takedown. Sap pushes Limbaugh against the cage but Limbaugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Limbaugh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sap's sensitive parts.
Sap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh had his way with Tony Sap 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. And we move into the final round!
Sap takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Limbaugh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Limbaugh is fending him off so far but Sap persists. Nope, Limbaugh circles away and we're back to standing.
Limbaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Limbaugh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Limbaugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sap looks to clinch
and Limbaugh counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sap takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Limbaugh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Limbaugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Limbaugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Limbaugh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sap back to the cage. Limbaugh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Sap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Limbaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Limbaugh throws a nice looking combination but Sap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sap shoots in for a takedown but Limbaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sap.
Limbaugh tests Sap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbaugh.
Sap with the counter takedown but Limbaugh avoids it easily.
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!
Jab from Limbaugh.
Sap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Limbaugh as he avoids it easily.
Limbaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Limbaugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Sap misses.
Limbaugh lands with a hook. Sap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Limbaugh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sap somewhat.
As Sap tries to get set, Limbaugh tries to push him back and clinch up but Sap manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh misses with a few strikes there.
Limbaugh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Limbaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Sap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Limbaugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Limbaugh cracks Sap with an open hand slap.
Sap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tony Sap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sap misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Limbaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Limbaugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Limbaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Sap tries to counter it with a takedown but Limbaugh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Limbaugh cracks Sap with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Limbaugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sap walks into a stiff left hand from Limbaugh.
Sap shoots and misses
and Limbaugh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lester Limbaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sap is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Limbaugh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sap's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Limbaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Limbaugh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:41
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Limbaugh!
Lester Limbaugh retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lester Limbaugh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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