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TTC 88 - Out of Order PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Belmonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmonte lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Belmonte.
Zielinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zielinski lands with a kick to the temple. Belmonte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Zielinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zielinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmonte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Zielinski slips a jab and a cross from Belmonte.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte lands with an uppercut that bounces Zielinski off the cage and back into rage.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte stalks Zielinski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zielinski's face. Zielinski staggers backwards, shaken.
Zielinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zielinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belmonte throws a shot to the body.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Zielinski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski slips a jab from Belmonte.
Belmonte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zielinski tries to land a front kick but Belmonte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Nice shot lands for Belmonte.
Belmonte's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Belmonte duly obliges.
Belmonte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski staying out of range there.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Belmonte misses its intended target.
Belmonte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Zielinski looks gassed!
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmonte scores with a hook.
Belmonte is working the combinations to good effect here.
Belmonte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belmonte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zielinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Belmonte throws a series of strikes that have Zielinski backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmonte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zielinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
A combination from Belmonte does no damage.
Belmonte lands with a nice combination. Zielinski backs away looking to recover.
Zielinski throws a head kick that Belmonte semi-blocks.
Belmonte misses with a double jab.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte thuds his right hand into Zielinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski scores with a head kick.
Zielinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Belmonte both land. Nice combination.
Belmonte cracks a nice hook into Zielinski's ribs.
Belmonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Belmonte.
Zielinski avoids the body shot from Belmonte.
Belmonte with a jab.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte lunges at Zielinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zielinski's hand.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte cracks a nice hook into Zielinski's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte lands a two punch combo.
Pawel Zielinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmonte scores with the left hand. Zielinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
Belmonte stalks Zielinski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zielinski's face. Zielinski staggers backwards, shaken.
Belmonte stalks Zielinski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zielinski's face. Zielinski staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zielinski tries to land a front kick but Belmonte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belmonte connects with a jab.
Belmonte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmonte misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Belmonte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zielinski doesn't seem phased though.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belmonte throws a good cross that connects.
Zielinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belmonte scores with a three punch combo!
Belmonte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Belmonte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belmonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmonte looks to throw the jab but Zielinski is out of range.
Zielinski throws a nice head kick!
Gabriel Belmonte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zielinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belmonte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belmonte throws a series of punches but Zielinski avoids them all with ease.
Belmonte swings for the body but Zielinski moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belmonte misses with a two punch combination.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte jabs Zielinski right on the nose. Zielinski blinks but takes it well.
Belmonte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zielinski manages to avoid it.
Belmonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Belmonte throws a combination. Zielinski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zielinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belmonte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belmonte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Belmonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belmonte.
Belmonte lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Belmonte scores with a jab to the head.
Gabriel Belmonte is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmonte throws a body punch but Zielinski moves out of range.
Belmonte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zielinski.
Belmonte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Belmonte.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski walks into a straight right hand from Belmonte.
Zielinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belmonte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmonte misses with a body shot.
Belmonte throws a right hand that Zielinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zielinski also avoids with ease.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmonte scores with a hook.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zielinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belmonte.
Zielinski walks into a jab.
Belmonte looks to land a combination but Zielinski avoids it well.
Zielinski lands with a kick to the temple. Belmonte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Belmonte scores with a decent looking hook.
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.
Belmonte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
Belmonte lands a jab-cross combination.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmonte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belmonte jabs Zielinski right on the nose. Zielinski blinks but takes it well.
Belmonte throws a hook to the side of Zielinski's head but Zielinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zielinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski slips a jab and a cross from Belmonte.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Zielinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zielinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
Zielinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Belmonte will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Belmonte.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte cracks Zielinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zielinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belmonte scores with a jab to the body.
Belmonte throws a series of punches but Zielinski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belmonte scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Belmonte.
Belmonte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belmonte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belmonte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Zielinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zielinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zielinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Belmonte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zielinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zielinski backs up against the cage.
Zielinski tries to land a front kick but Belmonte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zielinski takes one on the button.
Belmonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Belmonte.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Zielinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmonte.
Zielinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belmonte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belmonte.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Belmonte moves out of range easily.
Belmonte lands a nice looking body shot.
Belmonte scores with a hook to the body. Zielinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses.
Belmonte lands the left hand.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmonte looks to land a combination. Zielinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zielinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zielinski misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Belmonte both land. Nice combination.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belmonte!
Zielinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zielinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Belmonte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmonte.
Zielinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Belmonte cracks Zielinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belmonte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zielinski backs up against the cage.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Belmonte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belmonte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zielinski manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski throws a head kick but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte moves out of range of the body kick.
Belmonte misses with a series of wild punches.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmonte avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Zielinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belmonte lunges at Zielinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zielinski's hand.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmonte works over Zielinski's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Belmonte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmonte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Belmonte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between He Who Must Not Be Named (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, He Who Must Not Be Named!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runtiringen.
Be Named lands a jab to the head.
Be Named misses with the combination.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Be Named moves out of range.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Be Named looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Runtiringen!
Be Named looking to secure an arm triangle but Runtiringen defends it well.
Runtiringen wants to hold on but Be Named pushes him away.
Be Named looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Runtiringen working to try and regain half guard.
Runtiringen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Be Named looking to control but Runtiringen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Be Named is going olschool here, as he tries to force Runtiringen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Runtiringen shrugs it off.
Be Named is working for a guillotine from mount but Runtiringen frees his head quite easily.
Be Named is breathing heavily.
Runtiringen working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen tries to hold on but Be Named pushes him away.
Runtiringen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Runtiringen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be Named looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Runtiringen tries to lock up and control but Be Named gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Runtiringen is looking to get to half guard.
Runtiringen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Be Named has control of Runtiringen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Runtiringen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Runtiringen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Be Named won't let Runtiringen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Be Named wants to stand but Runtiringen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Runtiringen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Be Named moves to the back.
Be Named is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Runtiringen with him. Runtiringen is trying to defend but Be Named has an arm under the chin now! Runtiringen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). He Who Must Not Be Named!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Oac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Gitarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tino Oac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Gitarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gitarre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oac darts in trying to clinch
and Gitarre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oac working a defensive guard but Gitarre manages to pass into side control anyway.
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Oac struggling a bit here.
Oac is looking for a sweep.
Gitarre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oac is looking for a sweep.
Oac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gitarre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gitarre.
Oac throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oac wants to control but Gitarre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oac tries to get out of the position.
Gitarre prevents Oac from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oac is pressing down on Gitarre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gitarre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gitarre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oac closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gitarre counters by moving into the clinch.
Oac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oac.
Gitarre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oac is pressed up against the cage. Gitarre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oac down to the mat. Oac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gitarre is trying to defend but Oac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gitarre wants to control but Oac is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gitarre tries to roll over but Oac keeps him under control.
Oac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gitarre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gitarre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oac.
Oac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gitarre taking some punishment here, with Oac in his half guard.
Gitarre trying to control here.
Oac trying to control from half guard but Gitarre is working away.
Oac is trying to work for a kimura but Gitarre is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gitarre actively working from the bottom here.
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. Oac connects with a nice short shot to Gitarre's temple.
Gitarre has hold of Oac's hands but Oac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gitarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gitarre tries to get to full guard but Oac has control of the leg.
Oac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oac wants to work for an arm triangle but Gitarre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oac wants to take a breather but Gitarre is having none of it.
Gitarre moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oac with a nice head shot there.
Gitarre keeping moving, preventing Oac from controlling successfully.
Oac looking to pass the guard.
Oac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gitarre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gitarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Gitarre, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gitarre is on top in guard.
Oac trying to keep a closed guard but Gitarre is proving a slippery customer.
Gitarre wants to pass the guard but Oac is keeping the position.
Gitarre trying to control but Oac is working from the bottom.
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 Tino Oac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gitarre stuffs the takedown attempt from Oac. Oac gets slowly back to his feet.
Oac moves in looking to clinch but Gitarre pushes him off.
Gitarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oac did well to prevent Gitarre getting side control.
Oac missing with punches from the bottom.
Oac is refusing to be controlled, as Gitarre sits in half guard.
Oac is pressing down on Gitarre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gitarre won't allow Oac to sweep him here.
Oac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gitarre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gitarre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oac trying to control the position.
Gitarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Oac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gitarre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gitarre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gitarre.
Oac lands a knee to the body.
Oac is pushing Gitarre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gitarre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gitarre is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Oac.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oac as Gitarre tries to tie him up.
Oac has Gitarre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gitarre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Oac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oac stalling in the clinch but Gitarre improves position.
Oac struggles to land a body shot inside as Gitarre controls his hands.
Oac misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Gitarre to work.
Gitarre wants a takedown.
Oac has Gitarre pushed against the cage.
Gitarre blocks an uppercut.
Oac taking a breather.
Gitarre blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oac lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oac throws an elbow but misses.
Oac misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Oac.
Gitarre slowing the pace effectively.
Gitarre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oac is keeping busy.
Oac misses with a punch on the inside.
Oac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gitarre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gitarre as Oac tries to tie him up.
Gitarre prevents a body shot from Oac.
The is referee keeping an eye on Oac - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gitarre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oac regains guard immediately.
Gitarre looking to pass the guard.
Gitarre won't allow Oac to sweep him here.
Oac throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oac is trying to keep Gitarre in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oac tries to strike from the bottom.
Oac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gitarre passes Oac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gitarre is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oac tries to clinch
and Gitarre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gitarre can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Oac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gitarre stalling in the clinch but Oac improves position.
Gitarre is breathing heavily.
Oac misses with a body punch.
Oac goes for a takedown attempt but Gitarre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gitarre tries to clinch but Oac is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oac has Gitarre up against the cage in a clinch.
Oac lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gitarre avoids a wild elbow strike from Oac.
Gitarre is trying to maintain a safe position but Oac gets an underhook and turns Gitarre into the cage.
Oac misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oac.
Gitarre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oac misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gitarre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oac lands with a punch from half guard.
Gitarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Oac connects with a nice short shot to Gitarre's temple.
Oac is looking to take a break and control but Gitarre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oac content to control rather than advance.
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 Tino Oac will probably get the nod.
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. 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.
Oac has his takedown stuffed
and Gitarre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gitarre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oac is trying to maintain the position but Gitarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Gitarre prevents Oac from improving his position.
Oac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oac keeping moving, preventing Gitarre from controlling successfully.
Oac manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oac is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gitarre can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oac with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gitarre can't escape the position.
Marc Gitarre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oac lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gitarre hang on?
Oac prevents Gitarre from getting the reversal.
Gitarre is squirming around, avoiding Oac's attempts to control the action.
Gitarre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Oac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oac lands a big shot there that rocks Gitarre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gitarre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oac cracks Gitarre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gitarre is looking to improve his position but Oac isn't that keen on the idea.
Gitarre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oac landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oac scoring with strikes but Gitarre is staying in there.
Oac working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oac working Gitarre over with strikes here.
Gitarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gitarre taking shots to the head.
Oac landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oac landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oac in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Gitarre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oac pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oac controlling his opponent.
Gitarre wants to hold on but Oac pushes him away.
Oac landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gitarre is looking to improve his position but Oac isn't that keen on the idea.
Gitarre regains half guard.
Oac winds up and cracks Gitarre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oac wants to take a breather but Gitarre is having none of it.
Oac drops an elbow to the side of Gitarre's head.
Gitarre trying to control but Oac postures up.
Oac is nestled in close to Gitarre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gitarre is looking to improve his position.
Oac is looking for a kimura but Gitarre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oac to get the leverage.
Gitarre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gitarre is looking for a triangle but Oac pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oac working some strikes from top position.
Oac wants to control from the top but Gitarre keeps moving.
Oac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gitarre has momentary wrist control but Oac slips an elbow through the middle.
Oac wants to pass the guard but Gitarre is keeping the position.
Oac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gitarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oac with a nice head shot there.
Marc Gitarre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tino Oac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gitarre working for a triangle but Oac defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Oac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oac, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tino Oac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Regis Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Hoffman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Regis Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoffman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lobo momentarily.
Lobo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lobo throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Hoffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lobo.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lobo clinches up with Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo distracts Hoffman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Lobo defends easily.
Lobo cracks Hoffman with a solid left hand.
Hoffman wants to stand but Lobo is controlling the position.
Lobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Lobo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lobo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoffman's guard.
Lobo is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Lobo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control.
Lobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffman is looking to control Lobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
Lobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Hoffman punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lobo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo tries to move to mount but Hoffman blocks the move with his legs.
Hoffman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoffman gets back to half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lobo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hoffman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoffman trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lobo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo drops an elbow to the side of Hoffman's head.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lobo prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Lobo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Lobo dominated that round.
That's time! Lobo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lobo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lobo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoffman?
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoffman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lobo is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman trying to control here.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lobo pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobo.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoffman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobo.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Hoffman.
Lobo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman defending well as Lobo loads up on a big left hand.
Hoffman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffman lands the left hand.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Lobo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lobo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hoffman's body to avoid the submission. Hoffman has instead reached around Lobo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hoffman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Samoan Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uadab Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddie Samoan Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uadab Aguiar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguiar has a takedown stuffed.
Samoan Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Aguiar seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Samoan Warrior misses the target.
The fighters circling - Samoan Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aguiar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samoan Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguiar is looking to stand up but Samoan Warrior won't let him.
Samoan Warrior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aguiar on the ground.
Samoan Warrior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aguiar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samoan Warrior's guard.
Aguiar tries to free his leg and advance position but Samoan Warrior is retaining full guard.
Samoan Warrior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Samoan Warrior wants to sweep here but Aguiar controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aguiar misses with a wild combination.
Samoan Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguiar is just out of range.
Aguiar shoots for a double leg takedown but Samoan Warrior sprawls well. He's pushed Aguiar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samoan Warrior connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Uadab Aguiar has been cut.
Samoan Warrior lands a slapping body shot.
Aguiar looks gassed!
Samoan Warrior misses with a body shot.
Samoan Warrior misses with a few strikes there.
Samoan Warrior just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Samoan Warrior does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samoan Warrior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samoan Warrior throws a combination that misses
and Aguiar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Samoan Warrior!
Aguiar looking for a guillotine from mount but Samoan Warrior is having none of it.
Samoan Warrior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samoan Warrior throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aguiar. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior is trying to escape the mount.
Samoan Warrior wants to control but Aguiar is having none of it.
Aguiar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Samoan Warrior is now in Aguiar's guard. A big mistake from Aguiar there, giving up the dominant position!
Samoan Warrior postures up and lands a big shot to Aguiar's brow.
Samoan Warrior content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aguiar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguiar is looking for a triangle but Samoan Warrior pushes his legs off easily.
Samoan Warrior lands a couple of digs.
Samoan Warrior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samoan Warrior postures up and lands a big shot to Aguiar's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar wants to get back to his feet but Samoan Warrior passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Samoan Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uadab Aguiar's cut.
That's time! Samoan Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samoan Warrior takes a swing at Aguiar's ribcage but misses.
Samoan Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Aguiar's shoulder, as Aguiar tries to avoid the shot.
Samoan Warrior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samoan Warrior lands a jab to Aguiar's midsection.
Samoan Warrior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aguiar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samoan Warrior to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samoan Warrior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aguiar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aguiar.
Samoan Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Samoan Warrior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Samoan Warrior does it's job there.
Aguiar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aguiar is breathing heavily.
Samoan Warrior scores with a jab. Aguiar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aguiar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samoan Warrior.
Samoan Warrior thuds his right hand into Aguiar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samoan Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Samoan Warrior.
Samoan Warrior jabs at Aguiar's body.
Samoan Warrior cracks Aguiar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Samoan Warrior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aguiar doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samoan Warrior scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to de liver by Samoan Warrior. Beautiful body shot.
Samoan Warrior lands a nice looking body shot.
Samoan Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aguiar can do to turn this around?
Samoan Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Samoan Warrior misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguiar was well out of range. Poor timing from Samoan Warrior.
The crowd cheers as Samoan Warrior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aguiar doesn't seem phased though.
Samoan Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Aguiar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freddie Samoan Warrior is winning the standup battle so far.
Samoan Warrior lands a nice looking body shot.
Aguiar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samoan Warrior throws a big shot that misses.
Samoan Warrior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aguiar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samoan Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aguiar's head.
Nice uppercut there from Samoan Warrior.
Samoan Warrior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aguiar circles away quickly and effectively.
Aguiar shoots in looking for a takedown. Samoan Warrior tries to sprawl out of it but Aguiar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samoan Warrior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freddie Samoan Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samoan Warrior works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samoan Warrior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aguiar wants to control from the top but Samoan Warrior keeps moving.
Aguiar looking to pass the guard.
Aguiar trying to control but Samoan Warrior is working from the bottom.
Samoan Warrior uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Samoan Warrior catches Aguiar right on the button with a cross.
Samoan Warrior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samoan Warrior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Freddie Samoan Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samoan Warrior throws a nice looking combination but Aguiar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samoan Warrior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samoan Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samoan Warrior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguiar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freddie Samoan Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samoan Warrior lands a lovely overhand right.
Samoan Warrior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Samoan Warrior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uadab Aguiar's cut.
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!
Aguiar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguiar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samoan Warrior swings for the body but Aguiar moves out of range.
Samoan Warrior throws a right hand that Aguiar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguiar also avoids with ease.
Aguiar slips a jab and a cross from Samoan Warrior.
Samoan Warrior digs a good body shot into Aguiar's ribs.
Aguiar tries to clinch but Samoan Warrior moves out of range.
Samoan Warrior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samoan Warrior misses with a two punch combination.
Aguiar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aguiar misses with the ground and pound.
Aguiar wants to control but Samoan Warrior is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aguiar tries for a kimura but Samoan Warrior is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Samoan Warrior's legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Samoan Warrior is right now.
Aguiar working the strikes but Samoan Warrior uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Samoan Warrior keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Samoan Warrior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samoan Warrior is holding on to half guard well.
Aguiar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samoan Warrior tries to hold on but Aguiar pushes him away.
Aguiar wants to take his opponent's back but Samoan Warrior doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
Samoan Warrior wants to control but Aguiar is having none of it.
Samoan Warrior regains half guard.
Aguiar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aguiar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samoan Warrior is concentrating on defense, preventing Aguiar from advancing position.
Freddie Samoan Warrior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Samoan Warrior moves into full guard.
Aguiar tries to free his leg and advance position but Samoan Warrior is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguiar trying to control but Samoan Warrior is working from the bottom.
Aguiar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Samoan Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samoan Warrior, 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Samoan Warrior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emil Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Valchek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Valchek's chin.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emil Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Valchek!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valchek misses with a wild body shot.
Valchek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valchek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valchek tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valchek.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hammer and sends Valchek crashing to the mat! Hammer follows him down to the mat - Valchek regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Valchek is rocked!
It looks like Joe Valchek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valchek is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him?
Valchek seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Valchek is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valchek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Valchek flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valchek is trying to control but can't.
Hammer is pressing down on Valchek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valchek is holding on for now.
Hammer blocks the strikes from Valchek.
Valchek is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valchek avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valchek scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Valchek's head but Valchek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valchek tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valchek scores with a hook to the body.
Valchek tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Valchek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Valchek.
Valchek trying to land knees to the body.
Valchek trying to land knees to the body.
Valchek lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valchek has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer tries to break free but Valchek pushes him back against the cage.
Valchek lands with a short shot to the head.
Valchek missing with knees to the body.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Valchek.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Emil Hammer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valchek landing knees to the body.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Valchek.
A short body shot lands from Valchek as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Valchek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valchek tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Valchek lands a nice elbow.
Valchek lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Valchek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valchek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
A short left from Valchek.
Hammer avoids the elbow strike from Valchek, against the cage.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valchek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Valchek looks gassed!
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valchek avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Valchek goes down! Can Hammer finish him!?
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valchek throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hammer escapes and throws Valchek's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Valchek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valchek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer wants to control but Valchek is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Hammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valchek clinches up against the cage.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Valchek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valchek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Valchek has double underhooks.
Valchek gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valchek scores with a knee to the head.
Valchek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valchek lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Valchek throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Valchek keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valchek pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valchek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Valchek has him pressed against the cage.
Valchek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valchek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valchek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchek prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Valchek tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valchek has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Valchek.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Emil Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer drops Valchek with a left right combo! Hammer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Valchek tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Valchek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hammer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valchek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valchek wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Valchek is breathing heavily.
Hammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.
Valchek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammer is trying to control. Valchek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valchek flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valchek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valchek is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valchek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Valchek moved out of range nicely.
Valchek staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Valchek scores with a four punch combination!
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Hammer! Oh, that's hurt him - Valchek falls to the canvas and Hammer follows him into side control.
Valchek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valchek wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valchek gets full guard.
Valchek is looking for a triangle here but Hammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Hammer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valchek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer cracks Valchek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emil Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Valchek counters by clinching up.
Hammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Valchek.
Valchek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Valchek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valchek throws an elbow but misses.
Hammer tries to circle away but Valchek has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Valchek moved out of range.
Valchek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valchek tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Valchek moved out of range nicely.
Valchek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valchek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Valchek.
Emil Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Valchek counters with a nice body shot.
Valchek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valchek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valchek lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Valchek.
Valchek scores with a nice body kick.
Hammer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valchek lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valchek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valchek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valchek trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Valchek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valchek drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Valchek off! Valchek jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Joe Valchek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valchek working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Emil Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valchek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valchek tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Valchek is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer has control of Valchek's left arm, preventing Valchek from doing any damage.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Valchek is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valchek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Valchek controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Valchek slips a jab from Hammer.
Valchek moves into the clinch.
Valchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valchek lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Valchek - that landed with a thud.
Hammer tries to circle away but Valchek has him pinned against the cage.
Valchek digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valchek lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Valchek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Larry Lennox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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174 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane looks to land a combination but Lennox avoids it well.
Lennox tries to clinch up.
Lennox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lennox fails with a takedown attempt.
Lennox wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Cane with a nice cross.
It looks like Larry Lennox has been cut.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lennox is out of range.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Lennox clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Lennox forces Cane back against the cage and clinches.
Cane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quentin Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Lennox.
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Cane swings for the body but Lennox moves out of range.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Lennox lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lennox slips a jab from Cane.
Quentin Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane misses with a double jab.
Cane throws a right hand that Lennox ducks under and follows up with a left that Lennox also avoids with ease.
Lennox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennox moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Lennox avoids it.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Lennox slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane thows a body shot but no joy.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Lennox blocks the low kick.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Lennox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Lennox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Lennox sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lennox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennox throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
Cane scores with the left hand. Lennox knows he should have avoided that one.
Cane throws a leg kick but Lennox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lennox closes the distance and clinches up with Cane, looking for a takedown. Lennox pushes Cane against the cage but Cane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane throws a combination that misses
and Lennox moves into the clinch.
Lennox tries to circle away but Cane has him pinned against the cage.
Cane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cane looks to throw the jab but Lennox is out of range.
Lennox slips a jab and a cross from Cane.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lennox counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Lennox or perhaps it was just good defense by Cane which made him look bad.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cane breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Lennox counters with a series of strikes. Cane will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lennox is defended easily by Cane.
Cane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lennox cracks Cane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cane misses with a low kick.
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.
Cane throws a body punch but Lennox moves out of range.
Lennox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lennox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Lennox counters with a one-two to the body.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cane is looking to improve his position.
Lennox is trying to control the action in half guard but Cane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lennox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lennox is keen to just control but Cane is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane is looking for a sweep. Lennox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cane gets full guard.
Lennox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lennox pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lennox trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Lennox prevents Cane from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lennox stalling away here and it's allowed Cane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Lennox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cane is retaining full guard.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lennox looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cane prevents Lennox from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Lennox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lennox counters with a single leg into guard. Cane didn't expect that.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cane is on top in guard.
Cane wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Cane being controlled here momentarily.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Larry Lennox just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lennox doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane trying to control from the bottom.
Cane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lennox pushes down on Cane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lennox not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to take a breather but Cane is having none of it.
Lennox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cane is trying to stand back up but Lennox is controlling him
Cane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane trying to get back to full guard but Lennox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lennox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lennox landing punches.
Cane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lennox throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lennox wants to control the pace but Cane is squirming around nicely.
Cane tries to lock up and control but Lennox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lennox looking to control but Cane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Lennox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lennox 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Larry Lennox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Geige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Penderas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Geige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Penderas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Geige misses the target.
Penderas moves out of range as Geige strikes.
Penderas misses with a hook.
A combination from Penderas does no damage.
Penderas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Geige throws a jab when Penderas was well out of range.
Geige lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Guillermo Penderas has been cut.
Geige takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penderas looks to land a right hand but Geige moved out of range.
Penderas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penderas moves out of range of the strikes.
Penderas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geige sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geige uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penderas has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penderas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penderas moves away from the strike by Geige.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Geige.
Penderas is rocked!
Geige ducks under a wild hook from Penderas.
Penderas is still on wobbly legs! Can Geige finish him?
Geige pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penderas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geige.
Geige throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penderas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penderas seems to have recovered his senses.
Geige moves out of range of the strikes.
Geige lands with a right and another and another! Penderas is in big trouble! Geige lands again and this time it's lights out for Penderas! A quality knockout there for Geige.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirk Geige!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dynamite Roll!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ray sprawls well. Ray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roll gets slowly back to his feet.
Roll decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ray is trying to stand back up but Roll is controlling him
Roll trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away.
Ray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Roll manages to move to mount!
Ray wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roll.
Roll goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ray turns into him and now he's in Roll's guard.
Ray forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll is trying to control but can't.
Ray trying to control the action but Roll is working from the bottom.
Ray stands up from half guard.
Ray looks for the body kick but Roll saw that one coming.
Ray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roll tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Ray misses with a head kick.
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray lands with a cross.
Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Roll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ray.
Roll is rocked!
Roll blocks a head kick by Ray.
Roll is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Ray misses with a low kick.
Roll seems to have recovered his senses.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roll cracks Ray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray misses with a combination
and Roll counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll taking a breather here.
Roll scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll working the strikes but Ray uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Roll controlling the action here.
Roll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roll seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ray misses with a hook.
Ray misses with a combination
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Roll drops his hands momentarily and Ray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roll throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ray was covering up waiting for the punch and Roll finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roll wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
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 Ezra Ray will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roll blocks a head kick by Ray.
Roll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Roll moves out of range easily.
Ezra Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Roll moves out of range easily.
Ray misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Roll. Roll gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray throws a leg kick which misses Roll's front leg but catches the back leg as Roll tries to avoid it.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ray duly obliges.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ray pushes Roll off looking to stand but Roll dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roll.
Roll is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roll is looking to advance position but Ray won't allow it.
Roll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg.
Ray is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ray throws a head kick but Roll moves out of range.
Roll takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Ray does it's job there.
Roll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Roll closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Roll pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamite Roll.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roll has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roll feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Roll changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roll wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Roll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll postures up.
Roll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roll manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll looking to control.
Roll keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from.
Roll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roll trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roll moves away from the strike by Ray.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll lands a body shot.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray tries to bum rush Roll with a series of wild strikes but Roll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Roll's defenses.
Roll gets the takedown into side control.
Roll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dynamite Roll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray gets back to half guard.
Ray is not content to let Roll control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roll.
Roll is working for a kimura but Ray is defending it quite comfortably.
Roll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roll stops Ray from getting back to his feet.
Roll seems to be working for a kimura but Ray defends the submission attempt.
Ray pushes Roll off looking to stand but Roll dives back in and keeps 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Ray misses
and Roll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Roll shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Roll looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Roll persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Roll defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roll counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roll seems to be looking for submissions.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control here.
Ray tries to kick Roll off but Roll keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ray is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ray is looking to escape.
Roll thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Ray misses with a double jab
and Roll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ezra Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roll shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roll drops back looking for a leg! Ray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ray manages to kick Roll off! Roll jumps back into Ray's guard.
Ray has his feet on Roll's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
Ray lands an overhand right.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dynamite Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray throws a sloppy head kick
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dynamite Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ray 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Cumshots - Dead man`s hand as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanson White!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for White.
White motions for Gracie to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from White.
White is stalling here.
Knees to the body from White.
Gracie jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
White chips away with some ground and pound.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
White is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Gracie won't allow White to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie .
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White feints and then cracks Gracie 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie avoids the head kick by White.
Hanson White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White thumps Gracie with a low kick.
White misses with an uppercut.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie .
Gracie trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Gracie cracks White with a solid left hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie 's guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie 's legs - danger averted.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie .
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
White tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie tries to control but White wriggling away.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to control but White wriggling away.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Igor Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
White looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White misses with a low kick.
White misses with a looping right.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and White settles back down.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and White only half commits.
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 Igor Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White stuffs the takedown.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but White is working away.
Gracie taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is trying to control Gracie 's posture but Gracie avoids it.
White tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
White tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie 's knee momentarily.
White throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and White settles back down.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Gracie checks a low kick from White.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie .
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
White breaks from the clinch.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie .
Gracie fails with the takedown
and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and White counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from White as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie . That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
White misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson White!
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