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AMW 23 - Little vs. Ratskin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradock Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradock Norris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
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, Bradock Norris!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Norris tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
It looks like Bradock Norris has been cut.
Nice jab there from Stone.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Norris against the ropes but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Norris is defending well.
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris dives on top into guard.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Norris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone is in trouble now - Norris has advanced to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Norris is looking to stand but Norris has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Norris prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Norris tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stone regains half guard.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone gets full guard.
Norris trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norris defends well.
Stone keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone working for submissions but it's allowed Norris to get to half guard.
Norris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stone to stand up.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stone.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Norris gets the takedown into side control.
Stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Norris is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradock Norris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Norris tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone gets control of Norris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris tries to stand but Stone is controlling from the bottom.
Stone is trying to keep Norris in close.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Keith Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Norris wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stone is tightening it up a little... Norris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Norris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Norris taps out! nice BJJ there by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keith Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In your words - Lamb of god. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Varro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varro tries for a takedown but Clarksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Varro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarksson but Clarksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clarksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Varro on the side of the head.
It looks like Jason Varro has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Varro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clarksson - the referee stops the clock and Varro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clarksson. Varro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clarksson rushes Varro and presses him up against the ropes.
Clarksson lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarksson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Clarksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Varro's brow.
Varro is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Varro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarksson scores a nice knee to the body.
Varro is breathing heavily.
Clarksson lands a knee to the head.
Clarksson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Varro's face.
Varro is rocked!
Jason Varro's cut is getting worse.
Clarksson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Varro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarksson clinches up against the ropes.
Clarksson breaks the clinch.
Varro seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Clarksson! Varro is out on his feet! Clarksson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Varro is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Varro is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Clarksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ninja Berto enters the ring!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Berto. No joy for Arcinas on that attempt.
Berto scores with a hook to the body. Arcinas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berto lands with a nice combination. Arcinas backs away looking to recover.
Arcinas shoots for a double leg takedown but Berto sprawls well. He's pushed Arcinas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berto is looking to slow Arcinas down with leg kicks.
Arcinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Arcinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berto moves into the clinch.
Berto digs a right hand into Arcinas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arcinas's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berto lands a body shot.
Berto breaks from the clinch.
Arcinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berto swivels and escapes.
Berto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Berto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Berto.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Berto! Arcinas is out on his feet! Berto rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Arcinas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Arcinas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninja Berto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Riggins is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
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, Louie Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Riggins misses.
Riggins shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Riggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons throws a low kick but Riggins avoids it.
Simmons moves out of range as Riggins throws a body kick.
Simmons tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Riggins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Louie Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riggins will feel that in the morning.
Riggins scores a takedown into full mount!
Riggins working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Simmons slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Riggins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggins.
Riggins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Riggins is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.
Simmons regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggins.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggins shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Simmons 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.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Riggins pushes him off.
Simmons is looking to slow Riggins down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggins blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Riggins keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggins tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riggins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riggins thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Riggins in his half guard.
Riggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggins is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Riggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riggins checks a leg kick.
Riggins moves out of range as Simmons throws a body kick.
Simmons thuds his shin into the meat of Riggins's side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggins.
Riggins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Riggins working the ground and pound but Simmons is defending the strikes.
Riggins in side control, throwing shots but Simmons defends.
Riggins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Riggins working the ground and pound.
Riggins trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons dodges the ground and pound from Riggins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Riggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riggins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
Simmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks to land a body kick but Riggins moved away.
Simmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riggins.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Louie Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Riggins fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggins.
Louie Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Riggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons keeps Riggins at a distance using the push kick.
Riggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons looks for the body kick but Riggins saw that one coming.
Riggins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Riggins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Riggins moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggins. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simmons looks to land a body kick but Riggins moved away.
Riggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins shoots in and bounces Simmons off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louie Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Simmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macon Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porsche Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macon Jefferson!
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, Porsche Carrera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Macon Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrera misses with a few strikes there.
Carrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Carrera back into the ropes.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carrera's efforts to push away.
Jefferson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carrera is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jefferson taking a breather.
Jefferson prevents Carrera from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Porsche Carrera has been cut.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow.
Carrera is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Carrera tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Carrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Porsche Carrera's cut even more.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Carrera shrugs off.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Porsche Carrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
Carrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Carrera in his tracks for a moment.
Porsche Carrera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Porsche Carrera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Macon Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Costa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez has control of Costa's left arm, preventing Costa from doing any damage.
Costa is looking to stand up but Martinez won't let him.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez has his feet on Costa's thighs here. He's pushed Costa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Costa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Martinez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcgrath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgrath tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgrath didn't expect that.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Mcgrath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones trying to control but Mcgrath is working from the bottom.
Mcgrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgrath is retaining full guard.
Mcgrath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcgrath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones stops Mcgrath from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgrath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Mcgrath will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones tries to bum rush Mcgrath with a series of wild strikes but Mcgrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgrath misses with a body kick.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgrath on the side of the head.
Mcgrath closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcgrath won't be happy with that.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Mcgrath denies him.
Mcgrath is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgrath keeps working.
Mcgrath tries to escape but Jones is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcgrath is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcgrath is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mcgrath's back.
Mcgrath holding both Jones 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mcgrath is trapped and Jones is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgrath has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcgrath looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Mcgrath covers up after that shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking to break Mcgrath's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgrath remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcgrath holding both Jones 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Jones looking to break Mcgrath's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgrath remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcgrath defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones working for a choke but Mcgrath is defending well.
Mcgrath controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgrath has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is punishing Mcgrath with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mcgrath looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Mcgrath has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgrath has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mcgrath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrath.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgrath sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgrath defends it nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is working for a kimura but Mcgrath is defending it quite comfortably.
Nasir Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgrath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgrath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Mcgrath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgrath clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Mcgrath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgrath wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgrath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgrath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasir Jones.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Mcgrath back into the ropes.
Jones has Mcgrath pressed against the ropes, preventing Mcgrath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgrath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones throws a right hand that Mcgrath ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgrath also avoids with ease.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcgrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mcgrath swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Dylan Mcgrath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgrath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath checks the leg kick.
Dylan Mcgrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrath misses the body punch
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgrath's guard.
Jones distracts Mcgrath with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to control but Mcgrath is working from the bottom.
Mcgrath is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Mcgrath throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Mcgrath throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgrath scores with a four punch combination!
Mcgrath misses with a combination
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgrath wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Mcgrath working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has Mcgrath pressed against the ropes, preventing Mcgrath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones keeps control of Mcgrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgrath can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgrath is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgrath working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgrath wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgrath tries to clinch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgrath tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mcgrath misses its intended target.
Mcgrath misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgrath to the mat! Mcgrath manages to get full guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcgrath pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgrath, who protects the arm well.
Mcgrath tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgrath is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dylan Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgrath has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mcgrath is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mcgrath has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcgrath preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Mcgrath looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between O Shea Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Shea Jackson had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, O Shea Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
It looks like Scott Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson 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.
Jackson working away.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson working the 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!
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Shea Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Shea Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That has opened up Scott Johnson's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Shea Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for O Shea Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Scott Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The cut above Scott Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Shea Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of O Shea Jackson.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Shea Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... O Shea Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boot Head will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Head.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Babineaux .
Head misses with a low kick as Babineaux jumps back.
Head looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babineaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Babineaux throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Babineaux moves out of range as Head throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Head.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Babineaux 's front leg but catches the back leg as Babineaux tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Babineaux both land. Nice combination.
Head lands with a kick to the temple. Babineaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babineaux . That did some damage!
Head scores with a push kick.
Babineaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boot Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head looks to land a body kick but Babineaux moved away.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Babineaux throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head is looking to slow Babineaux down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Head.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
Babineaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux scores with a body shot.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Babineaux saw it coming and moves away.
Head throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babineaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babineaux cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Some wild striking there from Babineaux .
Babineaux checks a low kick from Head.
Babineaux misses with a body shot.
Head scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head blocks a jab.
Head looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Babineaux 's knee but Babineaux avoids it well.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
A big left from Babineaux misses.
Babineaux checks a leg kick.
Babineaux moves out of range of the body kick from Head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Head.
Babineaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Babineaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Babineaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Head lands with a slapping head kick.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babineaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Babineaux misses with a hook.
Head misses with a body kick.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head throws a solid leg kick but Babineaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babineaux avoids the head kick by Head.
Head lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babineaux takes a step back to recover.
Head scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Babineaux blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Babineaux avoids the head kick by Head.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babineaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babineaux throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Babineaux moves out of range of the body kick from Head.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a low kick as Babineaux jumps back.
Head lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Head misses with a head kick.
Babineaux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babineaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babineaux looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Babineaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head looks for the body kick but Babineaux saw that one coming.
Head blocks a jab.
Head walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babineaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Babineaux down.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Babineaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Head.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head thumps Babineaux with a low kick.
Head bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Babineaux blocks the leg kick.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Babineaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head looks to land a body kick but Babineaux moved away.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head looks for the body kick but Babineaux saw that one coming.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babineaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Head lands but Babineaux takes it in his stride.
Head throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Head.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babineaux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Head - the referee stops the clock and Babineaux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Head. Babineaux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Head tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babineaux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Head lets loose with a powerful body kick. Babineaux will feel that in the morning.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Head throws a leg kick
and Babineaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Babineaux throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head blocks a jab.
Head lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Head misses with a body kick.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babineaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Head looks for the body kick but Babineaux saw that one coming.
Head throws a push kick but Babineaux slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Head.
Babineaux checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Head throws the kick towards the body but Babineaux avoids it.
Head with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with an attempted mid kick.
Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Babineaux is able to avoid easily.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head slips under a jab from Babineaux .
Head misses with a head kick.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babineaux 's sensitive parts.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babineaux moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Babineaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Head slams his shin into Babineaux 's torso.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babineaux .
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babineaux .
Babineaux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Head.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Babineaux misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babineaux 's head.
Babineaux misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Head throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Babineaux tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Head misses
and Babineaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babineaux misses with a looping right.
Babineaux moves out of range as Head throws a body kick.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Babineaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babineaux 's head.
Good exchange - Babineaux coming out on top.
Head throws a head kick that misses
letting Babineaux counter with a right hand.
Head throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Babineaux avoids a kick to the body.
Babineaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head blocks a jab.
Head throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head really 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.
Babineaux avoids the head kick by Head.
Babineaux loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head misses the jab.
Babineaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Head avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Babineaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Head.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babineaux 's head.
Head throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babineaux .
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Head misses
and Babineaux counters with a straight right hand.
Head is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Head throws a head kick that Babineaux semi-blocks.
Some bone on bone action there as Babineaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babineaux .
Head lands with a nice body kick.
Babineaux connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Babineaux avoids the head kick by Head.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Head misses
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
Babineaux blocks the body kick.
A jab from Babineaux finds it's way through Head's defenses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Babineaux might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux misses with a low kick.
Babineaux missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head throws a head kick that misses
and Babineaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babineaux .
The fighters circling - Babineaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babineaux . That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Babineaux .
Babineaux jabs Head right on the nose. Head blinks but takes it well.
A head kick from Head lands but Babineaux takes it in his stride.
Babineaux checks a low kick from Head.
Babineaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babineaux checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Head - that will leave a mark!
Head ducks under a wild hook from Babineaux .
Head shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Head misses with a head kick.
Babineaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Babineaux misses the target.
Babineaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head throws a head kick that misses
and Babineaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a push kick but Babineaux slaps the foot to one side.
Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babineaux 's head.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head throws a leg kick but Babineaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babineaux wants to land a leg kick but Head is out of range.
Babineaux blocks a head kick by Head.
Babineaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Babineaux 's knee but Babineaux avoids it well.
Babineaux connects with a looping right hand.
Babineaux misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux had his way with Boot Head in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Head is predictable there
letting Babineaux counter with a right hand.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Babineaux .
Head throws a sloppy head kick
and Babineaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Head.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Babineaux had a free shot at his head there.
Babineaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babineaux is out of range and Head settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Babineaux swinging wildly here.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babineaux checks a leg kick.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Head scores with a push kick.
Babineaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head misses with the body kick
and Babineaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head blocks a low kick nicely.
Head moves away from the strike by Babineaux .
Babineaux scores with a jab to the body.
Babineaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Babineaux moves out of range easily.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Babineaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Babineaux as he checks the leg kick.
Babineaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Head checks it well.
Head throws a leg kick but Babineaux moved away.
Head throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
Babineaux lands a left and a right that send Head crashing to the mat, dazed. Babineaux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Head is rocked!
It looks like Boot Head has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Babineaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Babineaux finish him?
A low kick from Head is predictable there
and Babineaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Head looks for the body kick but Babineaux saw that one coming.
Head throws a head kick that misses
and Babineaux counters with a straight right hand.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Head
and Babineaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babineaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Babineaux .
Babineaux connects with a body shot.
Head is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babineaux counters with a straight right hand.
Babineaux throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head throws a quick inside leg kick.
Babineaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Babineaux .
Babineaux scores with a nice head shot.
Babineaux throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
Head moves away from the strike by Babineaux .
A head kick misses from Head.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babineaux catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyatt Babineaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babineaux misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Babineaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!
Boot Head is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Umbrella" with Lillasyster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Omar Little has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Ratskin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratskin throws a series of punches but Little avoids them all with ease.
Ratskin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Little shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ratskin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ratskin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ratskin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Little kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ratskin 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.
Little working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Little accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Little with a flurry of punches that miss.
Little postures up and lands a big shot to Ratskin's brow.
Little wants to pass the guard but Ratskin is keeping the position.
Ratskin controls Little momentarily but Little frees himself.
Little throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Little working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ratskin's head.
Ratskin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Little keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratskin takes Little's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Little is in trouble.
Little tries to roll but Ratskin sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ratskin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ratskin is riding his opponent, not letting Little buck him off.
Little tries to escape the position.
Ratskin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ratskin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Little is in bad spot here.
Ratskin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Little.
Little just trying to survive but Ratskin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ratskin trying to control.
Little 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.
I really don't envy Little right now.
Good control from Ratskin.
Let's hope that Ratskin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexander Ratskin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Ratskin.
Ratskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Ratskin lands a jab to the nose.
Little cracks Ratskin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Alexander Ratskin has been cut.
Donk. Ratskin catches Little right on the button with a cross.
Ratskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Little swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Ratskin lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Little as he connects with a hook.
Ratskin misses with a two punch combination.
Ratskin looks gassed!
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Little.
Little drops his shoulder and cracks Ratskin with a huge uppercut! Ratskin goes down! Can Little finish him?
Ratskin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little loads up on a big left hand. Ratskin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Little looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ratskin can't hide his disappointment, as Little celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Little!
Omar Little retains his heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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