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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paha comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boy. Assassin has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Layzie Assassin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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185 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iso Paha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assassin blocks a jab.
Paha lands with an overhand left.
Paha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paha moves out of range of the strikes.
Iso Paha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assassin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Assassin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paha throws an overhand right that lands on Assassin's shoulder, as Assassin tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Paha misses the target.
Paha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paha with a jab.
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!
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paha loads up on a big right hand but Assassin slips the punch.
Paha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paha looks to throw the jab but Assassin is out of range.
Assassin slips under a jab.
Assassin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Paha misses
and Assassin counters with a left and a right that stings Paha.
Paha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assassin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paha misses with a head kick.
Paha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Assassin blocks a jab.
Paha misses with a head kick.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paha throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
Paha throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
Paha throws a jab when Assassin was well out of range.
A jab from Paha misses.
Paha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Assassin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paha thinking.
Paha misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paha throws a series of punches but Assassin avoids them all with ease.
Paha throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
Paha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paha swings away with a body shot that misses
so Assassin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assassin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha looking for a sweep. Not yet Paha, not yet.
Paha keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paha keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Assassin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assassin won't allow Paha to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paha misses with a head kick.
Paha throws a head kick but Assassin moves out of range.
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.
Paha lands with an overhand left.
Paha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paha.
Paha lands a nice hook to Assassin's body. Assassin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iso Paha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paha throws a head kick but Assassin moves out of range.
Paha missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assassin thuds a left hand into Paha's body.
Paha misses with a jab to the body
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assassin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paha misses with a hook.
Paha misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assassin blocks a head kick by Paha.
Paha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paha misses with a combination
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iso Paha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paha throws a sloppy head kick and Assassin moves out of range easily.
Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paha.
Paha missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paha looks to land a left hand but Assassin moved out of range nicely.
Paha misses the jab.
Paha misses with a straight left.
Assassin lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paha misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paha manages to avoid it.
Paha ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Paha misses with a double jab
and Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iso Paha is winning the standup battle so far.
Assassin avoids the body shot from Paha.
Paha missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assassin, as that shot connected.
Paha loads up on a big right hand but Assassin slips the punch.
Paha swinging wildly here.
Assassin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paha looks to throw the jab but Assassin is out of range.
Assassin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paha tries a head kick but it misses.
Paha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assassin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paha throws a head kick that misses.
Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paha manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Paha.
Paha tries a head kick but it misses.
Paha throws a series of punches but Assassin avoids them all with ease.
Assassin tests Paha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paha throws a combination that misses
and Assassin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assassin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paha at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paha tries a head kick but it misses.
Paha missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paha looks to throw the jab but Assassin is out of range.
Assassin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paha to the mat! Paha manages to get full guard.
Paha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Paha is retaining full guard.
Assassin stopping the sweep attempt from Paha.
Paha can't keep his opponent in guard - Assassin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Paha is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Paha dodges it nicely.
Assassin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Assassin is pressing down on Paha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paha is holding on for now.
Assassin looks to land a strike but Paha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Assassin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Assassin working the ground and pound but Paha is defending the strikes.
Paha stops Assassin from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layzie Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Paha throws a looping overhand right but Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paha.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Paha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paha works the jab nicely.
Assassin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paha did well to prevent Assassin getting side control.
Assassin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Assassin is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paha trying to hold on to Assassin's head to control him but Assassin postures up.
Paha is not content to let Assassin control the position.
Assassin is looking for a kimura but Paha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Assassin to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paha is looking to improve his position.
Assassin is working for a kimura but Paha is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paha works Assassin's body with a nice hook.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paha misses with a looping left.
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paha misses with a head kick.
Paha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assassin.
Paha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paha.
Paha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha throws a lazy right hand but Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paha misses with a series of wild punches.
Paha keeps Assassin at a distance using the push kick.
Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paha.
Assassin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paha throws a sloppy head kick and Assassin moves out of range easily.
Assassin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Paha.
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.
Assassin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paha throws a shot from downtown. Assassin moves away and avoids it.
Paha throws a lazy right hand but Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paha throws a sloppy head kick and Assassin moves out of range easily.
Assassin avoids the head kick by Paha.
Assassin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assassin moves away from the strike by Paha.
Good shot there by Assassin.
A head kick misses from Paha.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paha clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Assassin.
Assassin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paha's half guard.
Assassin is keen to just control but Paha is a slippery customer.
Paha tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assassin wants to control but Paha is keeping him busy.
Assassin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Assassin wants to control from the top but Paha keeps moving.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Assassin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paha!
Paha avoids a series of strikes thrown by Assassin.
Paha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paha wants to get back to his feet.
Assassin is looking to advance position but Paha won't allow it.
Assassin is looking to pass Paha's guard but actually Paha recovers to full guard.
Assassin forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin with the ground and pound but Paha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paha wants to get back to his feet but Assassin passes into half guard.
Paha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
Assassin prevents Paha from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Assassin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paha is keeping the position for now.
Paha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assassin looking to sit in guard and control but Paha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paha is one step ahead there.
Paha trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Assassin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Assassin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paha.
Paha misses with a looping left.
Paha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paha scores with a jab to the head.
Paha scores with the left hand. Assassin knows he should have avoided that one.
Paha swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Assassin counter with a right hand.
Paha throws a big shot that misses.
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Assassin blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Paha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iso Paha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Paha misses with a combination
and Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paha looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Assassin lands with a nice combination. Paha backs away looking to recover.
Paha throws a head kick but Assassin moves out of range.
Paha throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Assassin misses the target.
Paha misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paha throws an overhand right that lands on Assassin's shoulder, as Assassin tries to avoid the shot.
Paha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paha takes a swing at Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Paha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paha pinned against the cage. Paha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paha throws a head kick that misses.
Assassin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assassin misses with the combination.
Jab from Assassin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paha throws a hook to the side of Assassin's head but Assassin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paha.
Paha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assassin moves away from the strike by Paha.
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paha misses with a jab to the body
and Assassin counters with a three punch combo that has Paha backing up. Paha nods at Assassin to acknowledge the strikes.
Paha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Assassin blocks a head kick by Paha.
Assassin misses with a straight right.
Paha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Assassin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iso Paha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layzie Assassin.
Nice jab there from Assassin.
Paha throws a jab when Assassin was well out of range.
Paha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paha misses with a shot to the body
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paha misses with a head kick.
Paha takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Assassin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paha misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin sizes up Paha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assassin lands a nice shot to the body.
Paha tries a head kick but it misses.
Assassin cracks a nice hook into Paha's ribs.
Paha ducks right into an uppercut from Assassin.
Paha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paha misses with a double jab
and Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Layzie Assassin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Iso Paha!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Layzie Assassin!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
Iso Paha retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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