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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Chapman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Chapman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Seth Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Leland Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hook but Chapman avoids it easily.
Chapman drops Anderson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Anderson looks back up at him and smiles so Chapman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Anderson is rocked!
Chapman lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chapman finish him?
Anderson looks gassed!
Chapman is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leland Chapman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maia.
Costa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Costa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Maia in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Maia shrugs off.
Costa lands a knee to the body.
Maia looks gassed!
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa working Maia over with knees to the body.
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!
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Costa obliges.
Costa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Costa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Costa.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa connects with a knee to the head.
Costa lands a knee to the body.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maia's defenses.
That has opened up Damian Maia's cut even more.
Costa lands an elbow just above Maia 's eye.
Maia takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maia's face.
Costa lands a knee to the body.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa lands a knee to the body.
Maia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Costa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Costa landing knees to the body.
Maia can't get the takedown.
Luiz Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maia's defenses.
Maia fails to pull guard.
Costa lands a nice knee to the body.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa working Maia over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Costa.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
Costa crunches a lovely knee into Maia's ribcage.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa gets underhooks to prevent Maia's takedown attempt.
Maia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maia goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa wants to clinch but Maia slips to the side
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Costa didn't expect that.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Costa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Costa in his guard.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maia tries to control but Costa wriggling away.
Costa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Costa is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Costa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maia wants to hit a switch here but Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maia there!
Costa looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Costa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maia is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Maia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa is stalling here but it's allowed Maia to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Costa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Costa fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Costa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing Costa from standing up.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia wants to finish this one by submission but Costa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maia.
Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Costa is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Costa is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa 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.
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.
Maia is working an open guard so Costa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Costa clinches but Maia breaks the clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Costa fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Costa is keeping the position.
Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Costa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Costa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for a triangle here. Costa is fighting it but it looks tight! Maia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Costa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Maia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
johnson fails with the takedown.
Keefer misses with an uppercut. johnson saw that one coming.
Keefer looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
johnson slips under a jab from Keefer.
johnson tries to clinch but Keefer is having none of it.
johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark Keefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by johnson.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer clinches.
johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keefer breaks from the clinch.
No luck for johnson with that takedown attempt.
Mark Keefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keefer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keefer tries to bum rush johnson with a series of wild strikes but johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
Keefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keefer cracks johnson with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keefer misses with a double jab.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
Keefer lands with a nice body punch.
Keefer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Keefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
johnson misses with a head kick.
Keefer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches johnson on the side of the head.
Keefer tries to bum rush johnson with a series of wild strikes but johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson slips a jab and a cross from Keefer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Keefer misses.
Keefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keefer is looking to wear down johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Keefer as johnson shoots in.
A combination from Keefer does no damage.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
Keefer lands a two punch combo.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson shoots in for a takedown but Keefer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Keefer has wrist control.
johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keefer's head.
Keefer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keefer wants to sweep but no luck.
johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keefer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson is pushing down on Keefer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keefer is fighting to maintain full guard but johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
johnson is keen to just control but Keefer is a slippery customer.
johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
Keefer misses with a series of wild punches.
Keefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keefer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
johnson tries to clinch up but Keefer circles away and keeps his distance.
Keefer swats away the attempt to clinch by johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keefer has managed to clinch.
Keefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keefer scores with the left hand. johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Keefer misses.
Keefer looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
Keefer clinches with his opponent.
Keefer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
johnson wants a takedown.
Keefer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
johnson looks for a takedown but Keefer sprawls well.
Mark Keefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Keefer throws a combination. johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keefer pinned against the cage. Keefer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson shoots and misses
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keefer throws a series of punches but johnson moves out of range.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer throws out a powerful jab.
Keefer clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking for a takedown.
Keefer manages to break the clinch.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Keefer tries to sprawl out of it but johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keefer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Keefer scores with the left hand. johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Keefer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keefer moves into range and clinches up with johnson.
Keefer taking a breather.
Keefer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
johnson moves in looking to clinch but Keefer pushes him off.
johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keefer.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keefer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keefer misses with the combination.
johnson shoots and misses
and Keefer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Keefer is just out of range.
johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keefer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
johnson throwing shots but Keefer is blocking nicely.
johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Keefer defends the submission attempt.
Keefer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keefer.
Keefer keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer working for submissions but it's allowed johnson to get to half guard.
Keefer is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from johnson there.
johnson is looking for a kimura but Keefer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for johnson to get the leverage.
johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
johnson is thwarting Keefer's attempts to control the position.
johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keefer wants to get back to full guard.
Keefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
johnson trying to control the action but Keefer is working from the bottom.
Keefer wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson is trying to control. Keefer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keefer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time johnson.
Keefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
matt johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keefer is not content to let johnson control the position.
Keefer wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson trying to mount his opponent but Keefer defends it.
Keefer wants to get back to full guard.
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.
johnson is looking to stall here but Keefer recovers full guard.
johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keefer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keefer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keefer!
Mark Keefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keefer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
johnson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keefer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Keefer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jon cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jon cockren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Porsche Carrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jon cockren!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cockren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carrera avoids it really well and circles away.
cockren closes the distance and clinches up with Carrera, looking for a takedown. cockren pushes Carrera against the cage but Carrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrera tries to keep at a distance but cockren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carrera stops a takedown attempt from cockren.
Porsche Carrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jon cockren.
cockren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carrera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
cockren is trying to drag Carrera to the mat but Carrera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
cockren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carrera stuffs the takedown.
cockren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
cockren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carrera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
cockren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren misses with a takedown attempt - Carrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Carrera.
cockren shoots for a takedown but Carrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carrera slaps away a takedown attempt from cockren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
cockren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrera swivels and escapes.
cockren looks gassed!
Carrera cracks cockren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
cockren takes one to the side of the head.
Porsche Carrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
cockren shoots in and bounces Carrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
cockren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrera has cockren pulled in close to control his posture.
cockren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrera is keeping the position for now.
Carrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for cockren on the ground.
Carrera is trying to keep cockren in close.
cockren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
cockren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carrera keeping full guard, as cockren tries to pass.
cockren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
cockren wants to pass the guard but Carrera is keeping the position.
cockren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carrera stuffs the takedown.
cockren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
cockren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carrera is fending him off so far but cockren persists. Nope, Carrera circles away and we're back to standing.
cockren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carrera to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cockren shoots in but no luck this time.
Carrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but cockren is out of range and Carrera settles back down.
cockren moves in looking to clinch but Carrera pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Carrera.
cockren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and cockren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
cockren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carrera lands with a straight right. cockren didn't see that one coming.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Carrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Carrera.
Carrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carrera lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porsche Carrera dominated that round.
That's time! Carrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carrera connects with a body shot.
Carrera punishes cockren's body with a nice straight punch.
Carrera stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by cockren or perhaps it was just good defense by Carrera which made him look bad.
Carrera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carrera duly obliges.
Carrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
cockren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carrera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
cockren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Porsche Carrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jon cockren.
cockren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carrera.
cockren is breathing heavily.
cockren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
jon cockren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cockren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carrera pinned against the cage. Carrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carrera lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
cockren is rocked!
Carrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carrera throws a nice looking combination but cockren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
cockren is still on wobbly legs! Can Carrera finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carrera ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with cockren's jaw. cockren's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Carrera does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porsche Carrera!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Gabrielli (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Gabrielli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz wants to clinch.
Munoz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Munoz duly obliges.
Gabrielli digs a good body shot into Munoz's ribs.
Gabrielli scores with a leg kick.
Gabrielli misses with the combination.
Munoz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a series of strikes. Munoz will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabrielli.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gabrielli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gabrielli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munoz counters by moving into the clinch.
Gabrielli is looking to break free of the clinch but Munoz has double underhooks.
Munoz misses with a punch on the inside.
Munoz prevents Gabrielli from breaking the clinch.
Gabrielli can't break the clinch.
Munoz misses with some punches.
Gabrielli manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabrielli thows a body shot but no joy.
Gabrielli scores with a leg kick.
Gabrielli lands a nice hook to Munoz's body. Munoz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munoz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gabrielli can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Gabrielli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gabrielli.
A jab from Gabrielli does it's job there.
Munoz slips a jab and a cross from Gabrielli.
Gabrielli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gabrielli throws a right and a left that Munoz avoids nicely.
Gabrielli lands a left and a right that send Munoz crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabrielli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Munoz is rocked!
Gabrielli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munoz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gabrielli connects with a stiff jab that staggers Munoz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giuseppe Gabrielli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashford Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashford Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln lets loose with a powerful body kick. Muller will feel that in the morning.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Lincoln slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller lands with a nice body punch.
Muller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincoln in his tracks.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muller sprawls well. Muller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to close the distance and clinch but Muller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Better Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Better Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashford Lincoln.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Muller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Better Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lincoln.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
Lincoln is rocked!
Lincoln drops his hands momentarily. Muller doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lincoln staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lincoln doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Muller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Levin 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Levin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levin. Sorenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levin throws a leg kick that misses.
Levin misses the jab.
Sorenson misses with a hook.
Levin misses with a looping left.
Levin lands with a shot to the body.
Scott Levin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Levin counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin misses with an uppercut.
Sorenson ducks right into an uppercut from Levin.
Levin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Levin.
Levin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorenson counters with a straight right hand.
Sorenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Levin avoids the body shot from Sorenson.
Sorenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sorenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levin.
The fighters circling - Levin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Sorenson.
Scott Levin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin stuns Sorenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Sorenson.
Levin misses with a wild body shot.
Levin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
Sorenson throws a series of punches but Levin avoids them all with ease.
Levin misses with a leg kick
and Sorenson counters with a nice leg kick.
Levin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorenson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sorenson momentarily.
Levin thumps Sorenson with a low kick.
Levin loads up on a big right hand but Sorenson slips the punch.
Sorenson wants to slow Levin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sorenson throws a leg kick
and Levin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sorenson thinking.
Sorenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorenson throws a leg kick but Levin moved away.
Sorenson shoots for a takedown but Levin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Levin.
A jab from Levin finds it's way through Sorenson's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a head kick that misses.
Sorenson throws a right and a left that Levin avoids nicely.
Sorenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Levin looks to land a right hand but Sorenson moved out of range.
Levin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorenson.
Levin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorenson.
Levin staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Levin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorenson misses with a hook to the body
and Levin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Levin!
Levin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Levin.
Levin instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levin.
A right handed body shot lands from Levin.
Sorenson wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levin.
Levin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levin working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Levin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sorenson up against the cage.
Sorenson looking for a takedown.
Sorenson is breathing heavily.
Levin lands a left hand.
Levin breaks from the clinch.
Levin connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Levin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorenson.
Levin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorenson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Levin.
Levin misses with a low kick.
Levin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Levin duly obliges.
Levin lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Levin as he connects with a hook.
Levin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sorenson counters with a two punch combo.
Sorenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levin checks it well.
Levin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Levin lands a slapping body shot.
Levin throws a jab when Sorenson was well out of range.
Sorenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levin throws out the jab.
Levin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorenson.
Sorenson tries to clinch but Levin moves out of range.
Levin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levin throws a hook but Sorenson blocks it.
Levin misses with a low kick.
Sorenson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Levin misses
and Sorenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorenson ducks under a wild hook from Levin.
Sorenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Levin throws a body punch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Levin counters with a body kick that stops Sorenson in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Levin misses.
Levin connects with a leg kick. Sorenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sorenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Levin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Levin throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Sorenson coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Levin.
Levin looks to clinch
and Sorenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Levin.
Sorenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Levin misses with a wild body shot.
Levin throws a lazy right hand but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorenson feints and then cracks Levin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levin down.
A low kick from Sorenson misses
and Levin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sorenson feints and then cracks Levin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levin down.
Scott Levin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Levin throws a lazy right hand but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorenson blocks a head kick by Levin.
Levin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a low kick but Levin moves out of range easily.
Levin throws a good cross that connects.
Levin tries to clinch up.
Sorenson slips a straight right by Levin.
Levin has Sorenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Levin.
A short right from Levin on the inside.
Sorenson can't get the takedown.
Sorenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levin is working Sorenson over against the cage.
Levin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorenson takes a shot to the head.
Levin lands a body punch.
Levin lands a shoulder strike.
Levin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levin digs a right hand into Sorenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sorenson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin breaks from the clinch.
Levin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Levin misses.
Crunch! Levin slams his shin into Sorenson's torso.
Levin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Levin lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Levin.
Levin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a head kick that misses.
Levin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorenson manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorenson at a distance.
Levin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson throws a leg kick but Levin checks it.
Levin clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Levin clinches.
Nice body punch from Levin.
Sorenson blocks an uppercut.
Levin is trying to stall.
Levin is leaning against Sorenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sorenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Levin gets an underhook and turns Sorenson into the cage.
A short right from Levin on the inside.
Levin breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Sorenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Levin tries to bum rush Sorenson with a series of wild strikes but Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Levin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Levin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sorenson counters with a leg kick.
Sorenson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Levin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Levin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorenson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Levin.
Levin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorenson backwards.
Levin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levin lands a body shot.
Levin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Levin.
Levin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Levin scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Levin to work.
Levin works on Sorenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Levin works on Sorenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Levin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Levin.
Levin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sorenson up against the cage.
Good body shot from Levin.
Levin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Levin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Levin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Levin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Levin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Levin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Levin lands with a nice body punch.
Levin misses the body punch
and Sorenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Levin's knee momentarily.
Levin throws a hook to the side of Sorenson's head but Sorenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Levin misses.
Levin throws a body punch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Levin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Levin takes a swing at Sorenson's ribcage but misses.
Sorenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Levin misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Levin. Those never looked like landing.
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.
Levin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorenson. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Levin misses
and Sorenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Levin is looking to clinch but Sorenson is avoiding it.
Levin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
Levin misses with a straight left.
Levin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Levin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levin tries to clinch there but Sorenson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Levin had his way with Nate Sorenson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorenson throws a right hand that Levin ducks under and follows up with a left that Levin also avoids with ease.
Levin throws a hook to the side of Sorenson's head but Sorenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Levin.
Sorenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin loads up on a big right hand but Sorenson slips the punch.
Sorenson blocks a jab.
Levin works over Sorenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Sorenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Levin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorenson moves away.
Levin darts in and clinches Sorenson up against the cage.
Levin presses Sorenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Levin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levin is pressed up against the cage. Sorenson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levin down to the mat. Levin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sorenson looks to land a combination but Levin avoids it well.
Sorenson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Levin swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Nate Sorenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws a head kick that half lands.
Sorenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Levin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Levin.
Sorenson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Levin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson walks into a stiff left hand from Levin.
Sorenson misses with a body shot
and Levin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Levin misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin wants to clinch up but Sorenson keeps it at a distance.
Sorenson throws a big shot that misses.
Levin has Sorenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Levin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Levin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott Levin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sorenson.
Levin stops a takedown attempt from Sorenson.
Sorenson can't get the takedown.
Sorenson is working for takedown but Levin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Levin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorenson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Levin.
Levin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Levin pushes Sorenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Levin cracks Sorenson with a nice body shot.
Sorenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sorenson tries for a takedown but Levin manages to get underhooks.
Levin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sorenson backwards.
Levin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sorenson.
A right handed body shot lands from Levin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levin.
Sorenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorenson is working for takedown but Levin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Levin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Levin on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Levin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Levin!
Scott Levin retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Omni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Search and Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Boot Head!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Omni!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head motions for Omni to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Omni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Head tenderised Omni's leg. Omni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Omni.
Omni checks a low kick from Head.
Omni checks a leg kick.
Head misses with a body kick.
Omni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head blocks a head kick by Omni.
Head motions for Omni to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omni misses with a straight right.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Omni off balance momentarily.
Omni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head defending well as Omni loads up on a big left hand.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omni fails with a takedown attempt.
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omni looks gassed!
Head lands a big head kick that sends Omni tumbling to the mat! Head takes a step backwards and waves Omni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Omni is rocked!
It looks like Giuseppe Omni has been cut.
A good leg kick by Head.
Omni is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Head.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Head! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boot Head!
Boot Head retains his featherweight title!
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