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CWFC 108 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Touch This. Topless has chosen Topless - Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Evander Holyfield 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mondo Topless!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topless fails with an attempt to clinch.
Topless tries to clinch up but Holyfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Topless dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
Topless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holyfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Topless eats them both and turns towards Holyfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holyfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Topless moves into the clinch.
Holyfield goes for a takedown attempt but Topless pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Topless closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Topless ducks under and follows up with a left that Topless also avoids with ease.
Topless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Topless wants to clinch.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Topless's shoulder, as Topless tries to avoid the shot.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Topless is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Topless wants to clinch but Holyfield slips to the side
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Topless ducks under and follows up with a left that Topless also avoids with ease.
Topless is looking to clinch but Holyfield is avoiding it.
Topless tries to clinch but Holyfield is having none of it.
Topless drives through and clinches with Holyfield against the cage.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
Topless is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holyfield is defending well for now.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
Topless is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holyfield is trying to drag Topless to the mat but Topless just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
Topless pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Topless looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holyfield avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Topless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Topless looking to throw knees to the head but Holyfield is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topless throws an elbow that misses.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Holyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield is working for takedown but Topless is calmly controlling the position for now.
Topless trying to land knees to the body.
Holyfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
Topless tries a knee to the head but Holyfield blocks it.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Topless has the dominant position.
Holyfield can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Topless controls the action.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mondo Topless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topless wants to clinch.
Topless tries to close the distance and clinch but Holyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Topless tries to clinch
and Holyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holyfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Topless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holyfield.
Holyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Holyfield lands with a right to the head.
Holyfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Topless backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
Holyfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Topless pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Topless misses with an elbow strike.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped Holyfield in his tracks for a moment.
Evander Holyfield's cut is getting worse.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Topless using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holyfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Topless.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topless throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holyfield has picked Topless up - he's going for a ride! Holyfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Topless is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mondo Topless will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Topless has closed the distance and engaged Holyfield in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Topless obliges.
Holyfield avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Holyfield managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Topless misses with an elbow strike.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Holyfield shrugs off.
Evander Holyfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holyfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Topless is trying to stand back up but Holyfield is controlling him
Holyfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topless is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holyfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Topless kicks Holyfield off and gets back to his feet.
Topless is breathing heavily.
Topless tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Topless has managed to clinch.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
Holyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Holyfield scores with a shot to the side of Topless's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topless throws an elbow but misses.
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Topless lands an elbow just above Holyfield 's eye.
Jeez, Evander Holyfield's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evander Holyfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mondo Topless!
A relieved looking Mondo Topless thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano has chosen Aalto - Resolution as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wan Iaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okano checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Okano as Iaton shoots in.
Iaton misses with an uppercut. Okano saw that one coming.
Okano is looking to land body kicks.
Okano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Okano.
Okano ducks under a wild hook from Iaton.
Iaton dives in and grabs Okano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okano pushes down on Iaton's head and hops out.
Iaton misses with a series of wild punches.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Okano.
Iaton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okano as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wan Iaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okano wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Okano tenderised Iaton's leg. Iaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iaton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iaton moves out of range of the body kick from Okano.
Iaton checks the leg kick.
Okano wants to land a leg kick but Iaton is out of range.
Okano leaves Iaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iaton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iaton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okano.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iaton is defended easily by Okano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton moves out of range of the body kick.
Okano thumps Iaton with a low kick.
Iaton misses with a hook.
Okano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okano tries a head kick but it misses.
Iaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okano's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iaton is in close to Okano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Okano has his hands on Iaton's head, controlling the position.
Iaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okano's head.
Iaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iaton is working Okano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano seems keen to control Iaton's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okano has control of Iaton's left arm, preventing Iaton from doing any damage.
Okano is trying to control the position but Iaton postures up.
Koji Okano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Okano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okano throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
Okano lands a head kick!
Okano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iaton blocks a head kick by Okano.
Okano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaton fails to land the takedown.
Iaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iaton somewhat.
Okano connects with a solid leg kick.
Okano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Iaton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okano throws a front kick aimed at Iaton's knee but Iaton avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iaton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Iaton crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iaton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Iaton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koji Okano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Okano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okano is looking to chop away at Iaton's legs.
Okano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iaton.
Iaton throws a low kick but Okano avoids it.
Okano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iaton.
Okano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okano throws a push kick but Iaton slaps the foot to one side.
Okano tries to score with a low kick but Iaton moves his leg out of the way.
Okano throws a front kick aimed at Iaton's knee but Iaton avoids it well.
A left lands for Okano.
Okano throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okano did well to prevent Iaton getting side control.
Iaton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okano's head.
Okano is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okano manages to get to full guard.
Okano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Iaton is looking to advance position but Okano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Okano is looking to stand but Okano has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Iaton regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton scores with a few weak punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Iaton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iaton.
Okano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iaton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Okano doesn't defend quickly enough and Iaton has managed to lock this one up! Can Okano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Iaton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wan Iaton!
Wan Iaton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hershey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aztechnical. John Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hershey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher stalling in the clinch but Hershey improves position.
Hershey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fisher taking a breather.
Hershey manages to break the clinch.
Fisher has Hershey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hershey looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
Fisher presses Hershey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hershey working aggressively here.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but Hershey blocks it.
Fisher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Hershey is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
Hershey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hershey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fisher is trying to drag Hershey to the mat but Hershey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hershey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fisher pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Hershey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Hershey tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hershey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher clinches.
Fisher stalling.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Hershey's head.
Hershey tries to circle away but Fisher has him pinned against the cage.
Hershey being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fisher wants to stand up but Hershey has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hershey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Fisher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fisher prevents Hershey from standing back up.
Fisher tries to stand and escape but Hershey is controlling the position.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Hershey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hershey wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey is trying to get back to full guard.
Hershey is looking to escape.
Fisher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hershey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hershey tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hershey is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisher has double underhooks.
Fisher looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hershey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hershey is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisher has double underhooks.
Fisher landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Hershey's head.
Hershey wants a takedown but no success here.
Hershey tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher keeps control of Hershey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Hershey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisher avoids it.
Hershey tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hershey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fisher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hershey's guard.
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hershey is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hershey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fisher has managed to clinch.
John Fisher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fisher on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisher.
Fisher prevents Hershey from breaking the clinch.
Fisher stalling.
Hershey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hershey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fisher has managed to clinch.
Hershey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fisher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisher gets through Hershey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hershey is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
Hershey gets underhooks to prevent Fisher's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershey wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisher keeps control of Hershey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Hershey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hershey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hershey is defending well.
Steve Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hershey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hershey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hershey lands in his opponent's guard.
Hershey looking to sit in guard and control but Fisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher won't allow Hershey to get back to his feet.
Hershey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Hershey is retaining full guard.
Hershey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
Hershey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hershey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hershey pushes Fisher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown but Hershey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hershey, pushing him back against the cage.
Hershey tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher tries to land knees in the clinch but Hershey avoids the damage to the body.
Hershey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher working aggressively here.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Hershey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Hershey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fisher has Hershey pressed against the cage.
Fisher receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Fisher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hershey is defending well.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hershey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fisher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hershey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hershey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fisher is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hershey working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hershey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hershey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Hershey tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hershey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher has Hershey up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hershey can't fight it off and eventually Fisher manages to take the fight to the floor. Hershey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hershey is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving.
Fisher wants to stand but Hershey is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey looking to control.
Hershey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Fisher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hershey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into Hershey's guard.
Fisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hershey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Fisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hershey looking to sit in guard and control but Fisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fisher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hershey misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher clinches up with Hershey and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hershey regains guard.
Fisher won't allow Hershey to get back to his feet.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hershey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hershey is looking for a sweep.
Fisher goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hershey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fisher but great work by Hershey.
Fisher is looking to reverse the position.
Fisher is trying to control Hershey's posture but Hershey avoids it.
Hershey trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.
Steve Hershey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hershey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fisher is not content to let Hershey control the position.
Hershey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
John Fisher 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.
Fisher wants to control but Hershey postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fisher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fisher!
A victorious John Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mike Tyson clip from Hangover kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Laz Herculus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stand Bang's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herculus slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Herculus circles away.
Nice shot lands for Herculus.
Bang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herculus to the ground. Bang is now in Herculus's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herculus is looking to stand back up but Bang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herculus.
Herculus is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Herculus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bang throwing shots but Herculus is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herculus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang stands and steps away. Herculus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Herculus misses.
Bang misses with a combination
and Herculus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stand Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Herculus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Bang misses with a body shot
and Herculus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herculus slips under a jab.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Herculus scores with a nice strike.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang looks gassed!
Bang tries to move into range but Herculus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Bang throws a nice looking combination but Herculus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herculus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang misses with the combination.
Herculus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laz Herculus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Herculus shows good takedown defense.
Herculus jabs at Bang's body.
Donk. Herculus catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
Herculus lands with an overhand left.
BOOM! Herculus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bang. Bang tries to recover but Herculus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bang lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Herculus!
A victorious Laz Herculus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Mifsud was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gites!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gites lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gites.
Gites misses with a left hand
and Mifsud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gites turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
Mifsud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gites.
A bone on bone clash there as Gites blocks the leg kick.
Mifsud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mifsud is looking to score with low kicks.
Mifsud throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Gites misses its intended target.
Gites throws a hook but Mifsud blocks it.
Gites misses with a hook. Mifsud ducked under it nicely.
Gites throws the kick towards the body but Mifsud avoids it.
Mifsud throws a leg kick that misses.
Mifsud moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud scores with a hook.
Mifsud cracks the inside of Gites's front leg.
Gites throws a leg kick
and Mifsud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mifsud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mifsud looks to score with a jab to the body but Gites is just out of range.
A big right from Gites misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gites.
Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mifsud jabs Gites right on the nose. Gites blinks but takes it well.
Mifsud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifsud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Gites.
Mifsud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mifsud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gites on the side of the head.
Gites misses with a takedown attempt - Mifsud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifsud scores with a head kick.
Gites misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mifsud!
Mifsud scores with a jab to the head.
Mifsud throws a push kick but Gites slaps the foot to one side.
Gites misses with a leg kick.
Gites shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mifsud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gites shoots for a takedown but Mifsud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mifsud blocks the body kick.
Mifsud throws a front kick aimed at Gites's knee but Gites avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Gites.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mifsud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gites is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mifsud. That's going to slow Gites down.
Oh Gites is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gites is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifsud thumps Gites with a low kick.
Mifsud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gites takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mifsud thuds his shin into the meat of Gites's side.
Mifsud connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gites out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Mifsud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Average persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Average takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Average not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Average.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
Average throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Average 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.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Average has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Average missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Average sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Average lands strikes from half guard.
Average not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Average throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Average sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Average on the ground.
Average misses with a head shot. Alvarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Average accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Average throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Alvarez is defending well. Average quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Alvarez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Average celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Average!
A relieved looking Joe Average thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ludovic Presle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
219 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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29
225 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavicevic scores with a decent looking hook.
Pavicevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Presle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Presle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Presle throws the kick towards the body but Pavicevic avoids it.
Presle throws a jab when Pavicevic was well out of range.
Pavicevic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Presle pinned against the cage. Presle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pavicevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Presle counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavicevic misses with the combination.
Presle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Presle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavicevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some wild striking there from Presle.
Presle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pavicevic momentarily.
Presle throws an off balance right hand
and Pavicevic counters with an inside leg kick.
Presle misses with an uppercut
and Pavicevic counters by moving into the clinch.
Pavicevic decides to pull guard.
Pavicevic working for a triangle but Presle defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavicevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Presle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Presle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavicevic trying to keep a closed guard but Presle is proving a slippery customer.
Pavicevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Presle is aware though and is defending well.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position but Presle postures up.
Presle preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presle wants to stand but Pavicevic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pavicevic is looking for a triangle but Presle pushes his legs off easily.
Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Presle is aware though and is defending well.
Presle wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pavicevic is trying to keep Presle in close.
Pavicevic pulls Presle in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Presle preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leko Pavicevic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Presle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavicevic swinging wildly here.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Presle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presle misses with a hook. Pavicevic ducked under it nicely.
Pavicevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Presle avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle misses with a double jab.
Presle slips a jab and a cross from Pavicevic.
Presle is looking to score with low kicks.
Presle misses with a wild body shot.
Pavicevic misses with a combination
letting Presle counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presle misses with a body kick.
Presle throws a low kick but Pavicevic avoids it.
Presle misses with a two punch combination.
Pavicevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Presle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses.
Presle slips a jab and a cross from Pavicevic.
Presle slips a jab from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Presle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavicevic shoots in for a takedown but Presle shows good takedown defense.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Presle moves out of range.
Presle misses with a left hand
and Pavicevic counters with a series of strikes. Presle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pavicevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Presle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Presle cracks Pavicevic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Presle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pavicevic to stand back up!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Presle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludovic Presle 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Presle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavicevic. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Pavicevic.
Presle tries to bum rush Pavicevic with a series of wild strikes but Pavicevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavicevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Presle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leko Pavicevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Presle missing with a left hand there. Pavicevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavicevic throws a leg kick which misses Presle's front leg but catches the back leg as Presle tries to avoid it.
Presle throws a right hand that misses
and Pavicevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle misses with a left hand
and Pavicevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Presle lands a nice looking body shot.
Presle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavicevic moves away.
Pavicevic tries to bum rush Presle with a series of wild strikes but Presle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Presle misses the jab.
A punch combination from Pavicevic misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presle throws a body punch but Pavicevic moves out of range.
Presle throws a head kick but Pavicevic moves out of range.
Presle scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pavicevic checks a leg kick.
Ludovic Presle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Pavicevic
letting Presle counter with a right hand.
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!
Pavicevic gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Presle has one foot on Pavicevic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Presle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavicevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavicevic has closed the distance and engaged Presle in a clinch.
Pavicevic lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Presle is retaining full guard.
Pavicevic postures up and lands a big shot to Presle's brow.
Pavicevic has gone for a leg lock! Presle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pavicevic's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavicevic working a defensive guard here.
Pavicevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavicevic, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavicevic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Presle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavicevic looking for a guillotine here but Presle defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leko Pavicevic.
I think Pavicevic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leko Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanks comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Crappler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crappler shoots in and drives through. Hanks sprawls well.
Hanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crappler avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Hanks.
Crappler throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
Crappler shoots in but Hanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanks jabs Crappler right on the nose. Crappler blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up King Crappler's cut even more.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Crappler tumbling to the canvas! Hanks pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Crappler was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fred Hanks!
Fred Hanks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Douglas Song. Dustin Douglas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Gromowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Gromowski's leg but Gromowski calmly moves out of range.
Gromowski walks into a left hand.
Gromowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gromowski scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gromowski is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gromowski misses with a body shot.
Douglas lands with a cross.
Gromowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Gromowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gromowski misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a nice right hand that sends Gromowski toppling to the canvas! Gromowski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Douglas finish him?!
Gromowski is rocked!
Douglas moves out of range as Gromowski strikes.
Gromowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Gromowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Douglas.
Gromowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Gromowski looks gassed!
Douglas slips a straight right by Gromowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gromowski.
Douglas is looking to slow Gromowski down with leg kicks.
Gromowski walks straight into a right hand from Douglas - that's dropped him! Douglas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gromowski from any more punishment! Gromowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dustin Douglas!
Post fight, Dustin Douglas took to the microphone: 'Double D in the hooooooooooouse. You hear me? You feel me?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burnt Faceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. The crowd seem to be enjoying Faceman's choice of entrance music: Dirt Road Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burnt Faceman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faceman connects with a leg kick. Figueroa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figueroa connects with a solid leg kick.
Faceman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faceman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figueroa. Figueroa obviously looking to wear him down.
Faceman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Faceman's ribs.
Figueroa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faceman counters with a good low kick that Figueroa was not able to check.
Figueroa misses with a hook
and Faceman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Figueroa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Figueroa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Figueroa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Figueroa looking to control but Faceman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa prevents Faceman from getting the reversal.
Faceman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Figueroa.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faceman tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Figueroa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Faceman looks a forlorn figure.
Faceman tries to hold on but Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa prevents Faceman from getting the reversal.
Figueroa lands a nice shot to the head.
Figueroa lands a big elbow.
Faceman tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faceman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa prevents Faceman from getting the reversal.
Faceman wants to hold on but Figueroa pushes him away.
Figueroa lands a nice shot to the head.
Faceman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman wants to control but Figueroa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figueroa wants to free his trapped foot but Faceman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faceman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Figueroa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figueroa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faceman gets full guard.
Faceman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Faceman in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is controlling Faceman's trapped leg to prevent Faceman from advancing to side control.
Faceman thows a huge punch but Figueroa dodges it nicely.
Well, if Faceman 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.
Figueroa gets full guard.
Faceman wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
Figueroa looking for a sweep. Not yet Figueroa, not yet.
Faceman wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman controlling from the top position.
Burnt Faceman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Faceman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Figueroa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Figueroa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Figueroa trying to stall but Faceman improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faceman tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Faceman drops back down to his feet.
Figueroa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Figueroa throws a head punch that misses.
Figueroa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faceman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueroa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figueroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faceman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figueroa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figueroa scores with a spinning back kick!
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Faceman checks it
and Faceman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figueroa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Figueroa stalks Faceman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faceman's face. Faceman staggers backwards, shaken.
Faceman tries to bum rush Figueroa with a series of wild strikes but Figueroa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Figueroa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faceman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faceman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Figueroa misses
and Faceman counters with a leg kick.
Faceman misses with a hook. Figueroa ducked under it nicely.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Faceman moves out of range.
Figueroa works the jab nicely.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faceman moves away.
Figueroa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faceman.
Figueroa tries to land a leg kick but Faceman saw it coming and moves away.
Faceman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Faceman moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Figueroa throws a right hand that misses
and Faceman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faceman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa motions for Faceman to come forward. Figueroa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Faceman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faceman connects with a right hand. Figueroa shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faceman checks a leg kick nicely.
Figueroa digs a good hook to Faceman's body.
Figueroa digs a good hook to Faceman's body.
Figueroa scores with a hook to the body. Faceman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faceman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueroa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faceman counters with a leg kick.
Figueroa connects with a looping right hand.
Figueroa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faceman. Faceman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Figueroa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Faceman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figueroa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Figueroa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Faceman checks it well.
Faceman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faceman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figueroa wants to land a leg kick but Faceman is out of range.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa throws a chopping leg kick but Faceman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burnt Faceman.
Figueroa lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses
and Faceman counters with a shoot takedown. Figueroa fights it but they end up in guard.
Figueroa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Faceman content to stall in guard here.
Figueroa controls Faceman momentarily but Faceman frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Faceman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Figueroa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faceman misses with a head kick.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Faceman's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow Faceman down.
Faceman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Figueroa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Figueroa digs a good hook to Faceman's body.
Faceman scores with a jab to the head.
Faceman throws a lazy right hand but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Figueroa cracks Faceman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Figueroa tries a low kick but Faceman avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Faceman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Figueroa. That's going to slow Faceman down.
Faceman shoots in and drives through. Figueroa sprawls well.
Faceman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figueroa.
Faceman checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a jab to the head.
Faceman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faceman slips a jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Faceman is just out of range.
Faceman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figueroa's head.
Figueroa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman doesn't manage to clinch there - Figueroa circles away.
Figueroa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faceman's calf.
Faceman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Faceman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Figueroa's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faceman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Faceman trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faceman wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is keeping the position.
Figueroa is trying to control the position but Faceman postures up.
Faceman trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faceman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faceman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faceman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Faceman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faceman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figueroa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnt Faceman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faceman trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faceman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faceman looking to sit in guard and control but Figueroa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faceman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faceman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figueroa trying to control but Faceman is working from the bottom.
Figueroa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa uses his free foot to push down on Faceman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faceman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faceman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Burnt Faceman just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faceman moves away.
Figueroa darts in and clinches Faceman up against the cage.
Faceman tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Faceman drops back down to his feet.
Faceman lands a damaging elbow.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
Faceman blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Faceman is trying to pull guard but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage.
Faceman tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burnt Faceman.
Faceman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Faceman fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figueroa.
Faceman lands a damaging elbow.
Faceman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faceman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faceman trying to stall but Figueroa improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faceman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Burnt Faceman has been cut.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Figueroa to work.
Faceman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faceman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueroa smiles and moves away.
Figueroa jabs at Faceman's body.
Faceman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Figueroa takes a swing at Faceman's ribcage but misses.
Faceman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faceman off to one side.
Faceman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faceman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
Figueroa connects with the punch.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa throws a lazy head kick
and Faceman counters with a three punch combo that has Figueroa backing up. Figueroa nods at Faceman to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa loads up on a big right hand but Faceman slips the punch.
Faceman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueroa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figueroa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faceman is able to avoid easily.
Faceman lands a nice hook to Figueroa's body. Figueroa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Figueroa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faceman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faceman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faceman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with a right hand
and Faceman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faceman needs to keep his hands up - Figueroa had a free shot at his head there.
Faceman is looking to land body kicks.
Faceman looks for the body kick but Figueroa saw that one coming.
Faceman tries for a takedown but Figueroa circles away easily
and Figueroa counters with an outside leg kick.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Faceman is just out of range.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from Faceman.
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faceman.
Figueroa misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman shoots in for a double leg but Figueroa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figueroa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Figueroa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faceman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figueroa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figueroa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faceman is trying to control Figueroa's posture but Figueroa avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faceman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figueroa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figueroa working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa had his way with Burnt Faceman in that round.
The cut man is working on Burnt Faceman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Figueroa.
A shot to the liver by Figueroa. Beautiful body shot.
Faceman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Figueroa.
A big left from Faceman misses.
Faceman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faceman throws the left hand but Figueroa avoids the punch easily.
Faceman moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Faceman counters with a shoot takedown. Figueroa fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faceman throws a big right hand that misses.
Faceman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Faceman trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faceman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Figueroa trying to control the position.
Figueroa has Faceman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Figueroa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnt Faceman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Faceman blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Faceman tried to score with a low kick but Figueroa checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faceman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faceman tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Figueroa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Faceman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Figueroa cracks Faceman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Figueroa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figueroa. Faceman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figueroa swings for the body but Faceman moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Faceman checks it.
Faceman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figueroa lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Figueroa. Beautiful body shot.
Figueroa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Figueroa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faceman.
Figueroa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Figueroa cracks the inside of Faceman's front leg.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faceman is out of range.
Figueroa stuffs the takedown attempt from Faceman. Faceman gets slowly back to his feet.
Figueroa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Figueroa rushes Faceman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figueroa takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faceman is trying to maintain a safe position but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns Faceman into the cage.
Faceman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faceman misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Faceman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faceman has a couple of punches blocked by Figueroa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kim Figueroa gave a big smile as he said 'People looks at me and sees an ordinary man, with ordinary muscles and bones. Well, they are wrong. I
am, and forever will be, The Natural Weapon!'.
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