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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Torres is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubbles Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Torres!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Beef's ribs.
A slow jab from Beef misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
It looks like Bubbles Beef has been cut.
Torres clinches up with Beef and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beef's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beef takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beef tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beef working hard to break the clinch.
Beef wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Beef manages to break the clinch.
Beef lands a big right hand that sends Torres crashing to the mat! Beef stays standing though and waves Torres back to his feet!
It looks like Edgar Torres has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Torres blocks the leg kick.
Torres tries to clinch but Beef moves out of range.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Beef circles away.
Torres connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef lands an uppercut, right on the button! Torres tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubbles Beef!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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235 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smash Spring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Keller!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Spring.
Spring throws a powerful right kick. Keller tried to block low but the kick was high! Keller was taken right off of his feet! Spring jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Smash Spring!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabe Christianson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Christianson.
A jab lands there for Christianson.
Gabe Christianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christianson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anjos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christianson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anjos shoots and misses
and Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson lands a left and a right that send Anjos crashing to the mat, dazed. Christianson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anjos is rocked!
It looks like Ronaldo Anjos has been cut.
Christianson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Anjos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabe Christianson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Arthur!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arthur is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Arthur's head to control him but Arthur postures up.
Arthur is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arthur in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Arthur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Arthur avoids it.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arthur's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahashi. Arthur shrugs it off though.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Arthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arthur's head.
Arthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Arthur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takahashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Arthur down.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi thumps Arthur with a low kick.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arthur looks gassed!
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Ichiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Arthur tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Arthur back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Arthur is rocked!
Arthur throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Arthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahashi sprawls well. Takahashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi thuds his shin into the meat of Arthur's side.
Takahashi lands a brutal head kick. Arthur looks out on his feet and Takahashi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ichiro Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richie Fanoogon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabio Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes doesn't manage to clinch there - Fanoogon circles away.
Fagundes is looking to clinch.
Fagundes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fanoogon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagundes moves to clinch but Fanoogon breaks away
and Fanoogon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fagundes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fanoogon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fagundes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fanoogon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fanoogon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fagundes is looking to clinch.
Fagundes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fagundes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fagundes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fagundes tries to clinch but Fanoogon is having none of it.
Fagundes wants to clinch but Fanoogon slips to the side
and Fanoogon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fagundes wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanoogon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fanoogon trying to control but Fagundes is working from the bottom.
Fagundes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fagundes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fanoogon passes Fagundes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fagundes is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Fagundes is in a horrible position here. Fanoogon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fagundes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fagundes is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes has given up his back.
Fanoogon is looking to control Fagundes but Fagundes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fanoogon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fanoogon is hanging on to Fagundes's back as he tries to escape.
Fagundes is keeping busy.
Fanoogon is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fagundes is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richie Fanoogon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Highbrook (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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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Highbrook!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Highbrook slips the punch.
Sokolov throws a right and a left that Highbrook avoids nicely.
Sokolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Highbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sokolov dives in and grabs Highbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highbrook pushes down on Sokolov's head and hops out.
Highbrook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokolov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highbrook scrambles back to his feet.
Sokolov misses with a hook
and Highbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highbrook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sokolov tries to avoid it but Highbrook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sokolov to the ground. Sokolov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sokolov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Highbrook sprawls well initially but Sokolov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highbrook trying to control here.
Sokolov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokolov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Highbrook is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Highbrook is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highbrook is looking for a sweep. Sokolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Highbrook slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Highbrook working a defensive guard here.
Sokolov advances to half guard.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Highbrook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Highbrook manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Highbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Highbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highbrook manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Highbrook lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highbrook looking to finish Sokolov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sokolov!
Sokolov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highbrook avoids the attempt from Sokolov to control.
Sokolov working to try and regain half guard.
Sokolov is working hard here to advance position.
Highbrook dominating with strikes here.
Highbrook looking to control but Sokolov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Highbrook landing strikes from the mount and Sokolov is in trouble!
Highbrook looking to finish Sokolov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sokolov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov working to try and regain half guard.
Highbrook cracks Sokolov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Highbrook is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sokolov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sokolov is in a horrible position here. Highbrook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Highbrook lands a big elbow.
Sokolov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokolov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokolov is not content to let Highbrook control the position.
Highbrook working Sokolov over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Highbrook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Highbrook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Highbrook postures up and lands a big shot to Sokolov's brow.
Highbrook with a nice head shot there.
Highbrook is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokolov has wrist control.
Highbrook postures up in Sokolov's guard and throws a big left but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Highbrook is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Highbrook from controlling successfully.
Highbrook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Highbrook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sokolov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Highbrook.
Highbrook scores with the left hand. Sokolov knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokolov misses with a few strikes there.
Sokolov misses with a hook to the body
so Highbrook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luke Highbrook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov looking to control.
Highbrook lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Highbrook from controlling successfully.
Sokolov trying to strike off his back.
Highbrook chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Highbrook from controlling successfully.
Highbrook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Highbrook can't escape the position.
BOOM! Sokolov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sokolov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Highbrook can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Highbrook sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highbrook trying to control here.
Highbrook tries to roll over but Sokolov keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to pass to mount but Highbrook is defending the position.
Highbrook works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Highbrook keeps moving.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Highbrook is retaining full guard.
Highbrook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Highbrook's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokolov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Highbrook keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Highbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokolov is one step ahead there.
Highbrook keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highbrook wriggles free and stands up.
Sokolov misses with a combination
letting Highbrook counter with a right hand.
Highbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sokolov lands a really nice looking cross but Highbrook seems unphased.
Sokolov looks to land a right hand but Highbrook moved out of range.
Sokolov looks to land a right hand but Highbrook moved out of range.
Sokolov throws a big shot that misses.
Sokolov pounces like a tiger and cracks Highbrook with a vicious hook! Highbrook is down but not out! Sokolov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Sokolov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hear Me Now. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Guy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guy can't fight it off and eventually Hughes manages to take the fight to the floor. Guy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Hughes.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes closes the distance looking to clinch
so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leon Hughes just wasn't active enough.
Guy clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Guy clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Guy gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Guy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Guy wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Guy trying to control here.
Guy kicks Hughes off and gets back to his feet.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Guy.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Guy moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshi Guy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes gets full guard.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guy wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guy wants to sweep but Hughes has passed to side control!
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Guy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hughes off and has taken his back!
Guy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Guy is controlling the position but Hughes somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hughes is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
Guy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guy.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Guy 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.
Let's hope that Guy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiroshi Guy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Hughes tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leon Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Guy.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Hughes is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughes down to the mat. Hughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Hiroshi Guy has been cut.
Hughes works over Guy's head and body with a nice combination.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hiroshi Guy has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon Hughes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Hughes gets back to half guard.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to control the pace.
Guy trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy stops Hughes from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiroshi Guy.
Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Guy is trying to trip Hughes. He has hold of a leg but Hughes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Leon Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiroshi Guy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiroshi Guy.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Guy.
I've got Guy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Guy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen here comes the BOOOOOOM as his entrance music. Murray Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Parker shoots in.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parker thinking.
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Parker down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Parker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Parker is rocked!
It looks like Stephen Parker has been cut.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson sends Parker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Parker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Jackson drops Parker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Parker looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stephen Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jackson and Parker falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murray Jackson!
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