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XXV: Maynard Vs. Meningitis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rarl Divinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene LaBell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gene LaBell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rarl Divinchi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rarl Divinchi!
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, Gene LaBell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Divinchi takes LaBell's back.
Divinchi looking for the RNC.
LaBell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
LaBell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
LaBell 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 Divinchi gets his way!
Divinchi is trying to stick to LaBell's back but LaBell is turning into Divinchi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Divinchi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by LaBell.
LaBell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Divinchi is trying to keep LaBell in close.
LaBell trying to control the position from guard on top but Divinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Divinchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaBell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaBell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBell trying to control the position from guard on top but Divinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Divinchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Divinchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaBell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Divinchi is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Divinchi shoots in and bounces LaBell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaBell is trying to keep Divinchi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Divinchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Divinchi postures up.
LaBell managing to control the position.
LaBell trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaBell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Divinchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LaBell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Divinchi, into his guard.
LaBell trying to control the position from guard on top but Divinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Divinchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gene LaBell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaBell tries to close the distance and clinch but Divinchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaBell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaBell lands in his opponent's guard.
Divinchi keeping moving, preventing LaBell from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Divinchi trying to control the position.
LaBell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Divinchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBell tries to free his leg and advance position but Divinchi is retaining full guard.
Divinchi is looking to stand up but LaBell isn't so interested in that idea.
Divinchi looking for a guillotine here but LaBell defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaBell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rarl Divinchi dominated 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.
Divinchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Divinchi shoots and misses
and LaBell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Divinchi won't be happy with that.
LaBell stands up.
Divinchi 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBell looking to control.
Divinchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Divinchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaBell looking for a guillotine here but Divinchi defends easily.
Divinchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Divinchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaBell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LaBell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Divinchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Divinchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi preventing the sweep.
LaBell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Divinchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Divinchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaBell keeping moving, preventing Divinchi from controlling successfully.
LaBell is looking for a triangle but Divinchi pushes his legs off easily.
LaBell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaBell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Divinchi drops back looking for a leg! LaBell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaBell manages to kick Divinchi off! Divinchi jumps back into LaBell's guard.
Divinchi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LaBell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LaBell has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaBell advances to half guard.
LaBell wants to work for an arm triangle but Divinchi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaBell tries to pass to full mount but Divinchi defends it.
LaBell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divinchi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from LaBell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBell tries to control but Divinchi wriggling away.
LaBell avoids the attempt from Divinchi to control.
LaBell stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBell tries to clinch up but Divinchi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene LaBell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
LaBell fails with the takedown
and Divinchi counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBell won't be happy with that.
Rarl Divinchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Divinchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaBell is trying to control Divinchi's posture but Divinchi avoids it.
LaBell sneaks back into half guard.
LaBell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Divinchi trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBell is looking for a triangle but Divinchi pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaBell is looking for a triangle but Divinchi pushes his legs off easily.
Divinchi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LaBell dives on top into guard.
Divinchi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LaBell escapes and throws Divinchi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
LaBell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Divinchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaBell trying to control the position but Divinchi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi prevents LaBell from improving position.
Divinchi wants to control but LaBell postures up.
Divinchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaBell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Divinchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaBell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaBell misses with a takedown
and Divinchi moves into the clinch.
Divinchi is working for takedown but LaBell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Divinchi walks away with a smile on his face. LaBell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rarl Divinchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene LaBell.
LaBell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Divinchi!
LaBell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Divinchi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from LaBell.
Divinchi is desperately trying to improve his position but LaBell has a good base and remains in mount.
LaBell controlling the position easily from mount.
LaBell working for a guillotine from mount but Divinchi is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi regains half guard.
LaBell is tying to control. Divinchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Divinchi wants to get back to full guard.
LaBell seems to be looking for submissions.
Divinchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Divinchi is staying active underneath LaBell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaBell wants to free his trapped foot but Divinchi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gene LaBell.
I think LaBell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene LaBell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tompa Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompa Hero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tompa Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hero punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero gets full guard.
Durden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
Hero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is staying active underneath Hero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hero passes to full mount!
Durden stops Hero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hero get's back to his feet.
Durden closes the distance and clinches up with Hero, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes Hero against the cage but Hero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Durden prevents Hero from getting back to his feet.
Hero punching from the bottom - just letting Durden know he's still in a fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Durden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Durden gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hero lands a nice short elbow.
Hero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Durden moves into full guard.
Durden pushes Hero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tompa Hero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden scores with a three punch combo!
Hero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hero shoots and misses
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden throws a combination. Hero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Tompa Hero has been cut.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero scores with a takedown into Durden's guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Hero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durden is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero managing to control the position.
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durden!
Durden tries to reverse the position but Hero maintains control.
Hero manages to capitalize on a mistake by Durden to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero connects with a big shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden trying to control the action but Hero just sinks the hooks in.
Hero lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hero has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Durden is in real trouble here. Hero gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Durden is tapping out! Hero wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tompa Hero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drey Severence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drey Severence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Severence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severence has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Severence has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar decides to return to a standing position.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Severence.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
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!
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Severence is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.
Lesnar wants to control for a moment but Severence uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severence wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar wants to control but Severence is keeping busy.
Lesnar punching from the bottom.
Severence tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lesnar controls his leg.
Severence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar kicks off Severence and gets to his feet.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two 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.
Severence misses with a head kick.
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Severence dodges it nicely.
Severence kicks off Lesnar and gets to his feet.
Severence scores with a nice head shot.
Severence fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Severence. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Drey Severence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Severence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Severence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Severence off to one side.
Lesnar shoots in but Severence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Severence's guard.
Severence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severence kicks Lesnar off and gets to his feet.
Severence doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Severence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Severence tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Severence looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Severence takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control.
Lesnar decides to stand back up.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Severence is working away.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Severence to regain full guard.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Severence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Severence!
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Severence controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Severence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Severence fails to land with a series of punches.
Severence tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Severence throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Severence is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Severence circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Severence circles away.
Drey Severence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Severence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Severence as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Severence.
Severence scores with a leg kick.
Severence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Severence as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Severence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severence is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Severence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Severence!
Lesnar looking to finish Severence with some ground and pound. This is bad for Severence!
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Severence is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar looking to finish Severence with some ground and pound. This is bad for Severence!
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severence wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Severence taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Severence is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Severence wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar with a couple of short strikes.
Lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severence working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Severence that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lesnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lesnar breaks from Severence's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Severence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Severence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Severence is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Severence looks very uncomfortable down there.
Severence gets back to half guard.
Severence is trying to stand.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drey Severence will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severence throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Severence lands with a cross.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severence but Severence pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drey Severence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Left hook, right uppercut from Severence.
A slapping leg kick lands for Severence.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Severence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drey Severence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Severence sprawls well.
Severence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severence wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Severence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Severence is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Severence circles away and we're back to standing.
Severence lands a body shot.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Severence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Severence moves into the clinch.
Lesnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Severence is trying to keep an underhook but Lesnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Severence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Severence pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Severence defending well though.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severence trying to control here.
Severence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Severence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lesnar controls Severence momentarily but Severence frees himself.
Severence wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Severence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
Drey Severence is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Severence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Severence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Severence sprawls well.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severence tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Severence as he jumps to the side.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Severence's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Severence duly obliges.
A left and a right from Severence both land. Nice combination.
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lesnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Severence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Severence is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drey Severence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Severence 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drey Severence!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by Run to the hills. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Man!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover fails with a takedown attempt.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Glover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a takedown into side control.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glover looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glover's best efforts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glover to get the leverage.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Glover wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Man is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
Glover seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glover trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Glover.
It looks like Glover is going to stand back up.
Glover working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Glover is going to stand back up.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glover lands a nice short elbow.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glover seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Man is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob King (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob King!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Plant out cold! Plant corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeb Rush (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucky Stratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeb Rush !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton cracks Rush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rush tries to clinch but Stratton is having none of it.
Rush seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stratton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rush is backing up but Stratton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rush covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stratton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucky Stratton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. Hart has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart wants to clinch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Quinn Johnson has been cut.
Hart misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart misses with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinn Johnson'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.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Hart.
Johnson lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hart prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Hart checks it
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Hart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hart is on top in guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Hart's head. It's preventing any offense from Hart, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quinn Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quinn 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.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hart looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Quinn Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is tying to control. Hart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hart has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hart is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart blocks the body kick.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Hart throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hart throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Quinn Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Johnson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Jones - Can't Be Stopped. Max Maynard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tuberculo Meningitis's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Maynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuberculo Meningitis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard lands a jab to the head.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Meningitis pushes him off.
Meningitis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Maynard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maynard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maynard holds on to Meningitis around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Maynard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Meningitis.
Meningitis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maynard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maynard!
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meningitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meningitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Meningitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meningitis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meningitis looking for a sweep. Not yet Meningitis, not yet.
Meningitis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.
Meningitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meningitis looks gassed!
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard works his way into full mount!
Meningitis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meningitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meningitis is trying desperately to improve position.
Maynard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Meningitis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meningitis sprawls well initially but Maynard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maynard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Meningitis.
Meningitis is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meningitis, who protects the arm well.
Meningitis is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control the position but Meningitis is working away.
Maynard is really struggling to control Meningitis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Meningitis is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maynard shoots and misses
and Meningitis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Max Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard clinches up against the cage.
Meningitis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maynard prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Maynard dominated that 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.
A head kick misses from Meningitis.
Meningitis checks the leg kick.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Meningitis tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Meningitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maynard throws a right hand that Meningitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Meningitis also avoids with ease.
Maynard tries to clinch
and Meningitis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maynard's guard now.
Maynard has his foot on Meningitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meningitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Meningitis drops back looking for a leg! Maynard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maynard manages to kick Meningitis off! Meningitis jumps back into Maynard's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meningitis has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meningitis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meningitis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meningitis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maynard has picked Meningitis up and slammed him! Meningitis can't keep hold of the triangle and Maynard manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maynard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meningitis is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two 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.
Maynard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Meningitis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maynard to the mat! Maynard manages to get full guard.
Meningitis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maynard dives on top into guard.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meningitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
Maynard controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meningitis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Meningitis looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Meningitis looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Meningitis looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meningitis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maynard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meningitis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Maynard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maynard throws a right hand that Meningitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Meningitis also avoids with ease.
Maynard tries to clinch up
and Meningitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meningitis.
Meningitis has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meningitis's guard.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Meningitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Max Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meningitis is trying to improve his position.
Meningitis is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Max Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meningitis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Meningitis is thwarting Maynard's attempts to control the position.
Meningitis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maynard still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maynard has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Meningitis trying to remain calm as Maynard controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries for a kimura but Meningitis is defending well.
Meningitis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maynard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Meningitis looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard moves nicely into side control.
Maynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meningitis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meningitis is trying to improve his position.
Meningitis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Meningitis.
Maynard trying to control the action but Meningitis is working from the bottom.
Meningitis tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
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.
Maynard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meningitis is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maynard yanks on the arm and Meningitis is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maynard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Maynard!
Max Maynard retains his light heavyweight title!
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