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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Chopra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tupac Chopra!
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, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chopra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lesnoe is looking to take a break and control but Chopra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chopra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chopra is working hard here to advance position.
Chopra wants to get back to his feet but Lesnoe drags him back down.
Chopra is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lesnoe is looking to take a break and control but Chopra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chopra is pushing Lesnoe's head away, looking to escape. Lesnoe manages to hold on to the position though.
Lesnoe stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a high kick!
It looks like Tupac Chopra has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chopra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnoe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chopra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chopra throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Chopra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lesnoe controls the position from side control.
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chopra keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lesnoe has hold of Chopra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chopra seems comfortable defending it but Lesnoe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chopra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chopra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lesnoe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uebishe Lesnoe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totally Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totally Stink is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totally Stink!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stink sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Stink moves out of range easily.
Fletcher dives in and grabs Stink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stink pushes down on Fletcher's head and hops out.
Stink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stink shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stink throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stink trying to pass the guard but Fletcher defending well.
Stink prevents Fletcher from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher is trying to control but can't.
Stink is looking to stall here but Fletcher recovers full guard.
Stink tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
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.
Fletcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fletcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stink has passed into side control.
Stink is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fletcher is letting Stink control him for a moment.
Fletcher can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stink tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stink wants to control but Fletcher is keeping him busy.
Stink tries to advance to mount but Fletcher denies him.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher dodges the ground and pound from Stink.
Stink lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fletcher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stink has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fletcher is not content to let Stink control the position.
Fletcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fletcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fletcher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stink trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fletcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stink slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stink is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stink kicks Fletcher off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fletcher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stink - the referee stops the clock and Fletcher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stink. Fletcher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Stink tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totally Stink dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stink.
Fletcher is looking to clinch but Stink is avoiding it.
Stink tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fletcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stink shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fletcher counters with a thumping low kick.
Colin Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totally Stink.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown but Stink shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stink avoids a kick to the body.
Fletcher gets caught napping as Stink dives in and scores a takedown. Fletcher manages to retain guard.
Stink controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher has his feet on Stink's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fletcher tries to keep at a distance but Stink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stink misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Stink to work.
Stink looking to stall.
Stink misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Stink manages to get underhooks.
Stink tries to land knees in the clinch but Fletcher avoids the damage to the body.
Fletcher is pressed up against the cage. Stink has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fletcher down to the mat. Fletcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fletcher lands a leg kick that knocks Stink off balance momentarily.
Stink shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fletcher sprawls well. Fletcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stink gets slowly back to his feet.
Fletcher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stink's guard.
Stink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fletcher is working Stink over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Stink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink is pulling down on Fletcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fletcher, at least for the moment.
Fletcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stink's head.
Stink working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fletcher has passed into half guard!
Stink is trying to stand.
Fletcher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher fails to land the takedown.
Stink lands with a slapping head kick.
Stink changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Stink manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fletcher lands with a right hand.
Stink gets tackled into the cage by Fletcher. Fletcher maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fletcher tightens his grip and picks Stink up, before dumping him to the ground. Stink manages to land in guard.
Fletcher trying to control but Stink is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fletcher gets to his feet. Stink looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Fletcher dominated that second round.
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!
Fletcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Stink circles away.
Stink tries to clinch up but Fletcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Fletcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Stink on that attempt.
Stink blocks a head kick by Fletcher.
Fletcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stink wants to improve his position but Fletcher is controlling well.
Stink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fletcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stink avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher.
Stink wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink is refusing to be controlled, as Fletcher sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fletcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stink keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Colin Fletcher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Stink swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fletcher misses with a takedown
so Stink counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Stink from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to stand but Fletcher is controlling from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Totally Stink wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stink closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stink tries to pull guard but Fletcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stink swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fletcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stink wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stink tries to score a body lock takedown but Fletcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Colin Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totally Stink.
Stink goes for a takedown attempt but Fletcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fletcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fletcher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stink to his feet.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stink is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Stink circles away and we're back to standing.
Colin Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink shoots in and drives through. Fletcher sprawls well.
Fletcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Stink, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stink's 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!
Stink has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fletcher is working away from the top position though.
Stink actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fletcher 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koljo Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Dravinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koljo Junakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Dravinski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dravinski manages to avoid it.
Junakovic thuds a left hand into Dravinski's body.
Dravinski misses with a right hand
and Junakovic counters with a three punch combo that has Dravinski backing up. Dravinski nods at Junakovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Junakovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dravinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Koljo Junakovic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junakovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Junakovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junakovic misses with an uppercut. Dravinski saw that one coming.
Junakovic tries to move into range but Dravinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Junakovic misses with an uppercut. Dravinski saw that one coming.
Dravinski lands a big right hand that sends Junakovic crashing to the mat! Dravinski stays standing though and waves Junakovic back to his feet!
Junakovic is rocked!
Junakovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junakovic is breathing heavily.
Dravinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junakovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junakovic switches off momentarily and Dravinski cracks him with a monster right hand! Junakovic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dravinski dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dravinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Dravinski!
An out of breath Darius Dravinski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Really Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Messi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Really Suck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Messi.
Suck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suck.
Messi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suck on the ground.
Messi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suck trying to control here.
Messi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Messi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suck manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suck tries to sprawl but Messi drives through with a 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!
Suck wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck tries to roll over but Messi keeps him under control.
Messi controlling the action here.
Suck is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Messi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suck is defended easily by Messi.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suck throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suck is pressing down on Messi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Suck looks winded!
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suck is trying to keep Messi in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionel Messi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Messi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
Messi connects with a high kick.
Suck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Messi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Messi happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Messi working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi trying to control the action but Suck is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Lionel Messi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Messi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suck to the ground. Messi is now in Suck's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Messi gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck is trying to control but can't.
Messi slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lionel Messi.
Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suck's guard.
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi wants to pass the guard but Suck is keeping the position.
Messi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lionel Messi just wasn't active enough.
Messi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Messi is in Suck's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suck keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Suck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messi's guard.
Suck wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Messi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suck controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Messi's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suck pushing down on Messi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Messi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Messi has one foot on Suck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suck somewhat.
Messi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suck on his heels. He'll look to pass Suck's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messi is aware though and is defending well.
Suck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Messi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Messi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lionel Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suck is doing well to control the position and prevent Messi from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi winds up and cracks Suck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Messi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suck defends it well.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Suck trying to control but Messi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Messi misses
and Suck counters with an inside leg kick.
Suck doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Suck blocks a head kick by Messi.
Messi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suck pinned against the cage. Suck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Messi with that takedown attempt.
Messi blocks a head kick by Suck.
Nice sprawl there from Messi as Suck shoots in.
Suck tries a head kick but it misses.
Suck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Messi defends it nicely.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Messi is defended easily by Suck.
Suck wants to clinch.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suck as he jumps to the side.
Messi gets a takedown into half guard.
Suck punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suck wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Messi throwing shots but Suck is blocking nicely.
Suck tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Messi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lionel Messi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Suck doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Messi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suck is trying to escape the position but Messi is controlling the position.
Suck manages to get back to half guard.
Messi prevents Suck from improving his position.
Messi wants to stand but Suck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Messi controlling the pace.
Suck wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suck working for a triangle but Messi defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suck has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Messi stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Really Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lionel Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suck is looking for a triangle but Messi pushes his legs off 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 Lionel Messi.
Well Messi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Messi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenny Florian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Monster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Florian shows good takedown defense.
Monster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florian's waist but Florian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monster off to one side.
Monster tries a low kick but Florian avoids it.
Florian throws a combination. Monster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
Monster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Florian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Florian is not content to let Monster control the position.
Monster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Florian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Florian is trying to buck Monster off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is trying to ground and pound but Florian uses the momentary lack of control by Monster to regain half guard.
Monster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Florian defends it well.
Florian taking some punishment here, with Monster in his half guard.
Monster working over Florian with some ground and pound. Florian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Florian tries to kick Monster off but Monster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Monster works his way into side control.
Monster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florian keeps working.
Monster scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian is trying to escape the position but Monster is controlling the position.
Florian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Monster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Florian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monster advances nicely into full mount.
Monster scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Florian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monster with a couple of short strikes.
Florian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Florian is rocked!
Monster scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Florian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Florian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Monster looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Florian covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Monster!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spike Dudley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spike Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dudley stuffs the takedown.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Dudley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
Greg Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Dudley.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Dudley is defending well.
Dixon decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dudley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
Dudley throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dixon tries to sprawl but Dudley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dixon holds on and takes a little breather.
Dudley won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley is fighting to break Dixon's control of his arms but Dixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon kicks Dudley off and gets to his feet.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Dudley tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dixon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dudley pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dudley tries to kick Dixon off but Dixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon stops Dudley from getting back to his feet.
Dudley looks winded!
Dudley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudley sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley gets back to full guard.
Dixon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Dudley's 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!
Dudley is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dudley throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Dudley with a poor takedown
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley shoots and misses
and Dixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greg Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Dudley.
Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dudley is letting Dixon control him for a moment.
Dudley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dixon cracks Dudley with a big elbow.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
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!
Dudley is trying to escape the position but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
Dudley is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Dudley striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dudley down.
Dixon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudley to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Dixon shoots in.
Dixon 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.
Dudley is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dudley has a closed guard, preventing Dixon from standing up.
Dudley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Greg Dixon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dudley fails with a takedown attempt.
Greg Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Dudley's head back.
Dudley is rocked!
Dixon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dudley is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon passes to side control.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon slows the pace down.
Dixon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dudley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Dixon!
A victorious Greg Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorehead comes to the cage accompanied by Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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31
169 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
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160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hernandez misses
and Moorehead counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Moorehead moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
203 lbs
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32
199 lbs
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Benz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tubby Hayes has been cut.
Hayes throws a right hand that Benz ducks under and follows up with a left that Benz also avoids with ease.
Benz misses with a head kick.
Benz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes lands with a straight right. Benz didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Benz tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes scores with a nice head shot.
Benz moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Hayes forces Benz back against the cage and clinches.
Benz pulls Hayes into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayes postures up.
Hayes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benz keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Benz keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benz wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benz is keeping the position for now.
Benz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz is looking to stand up but Hayes isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benz keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Benz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Benz keeps moving.
Benz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayes.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to work some ground and pound but Benz has wrist control.
Benz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
Benz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benz manages to get himself to full guard.
Benz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there.
Benz trying to control the position.
Hayes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes prevents Benz from getting back to his feet.
Hayes is looking to work some ground and pound but Benz has wrist control.
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayes cracks Benz with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes stops Benz from standing up.
Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Benz is retaining full guard.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tubby Hayes's cut.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benz throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Benz. Benz gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benz, pushing him back against the cage.
Benz blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayes connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes lands with a light punch inside.
Benz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benz is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayes works on Benz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands a right hand.
Hayes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
Hayes tries a head kick but it misses.
Benz looks to land a body kick but Hayes moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Hayes. No joy for Benz on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayes is defended easily by Benz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to clinch.
Hayes thuds a left hand into Benz's body.
Benz tries a head kick but it misses.
Benz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes rushes Benz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hayes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benz.
Benz avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hayes.
Benz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayes tries to work over Benz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes prevents Benz from breaking the clinch.
Hayes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hayes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes tries a body shot but Benz blocks it.
Benz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hayes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes darts in and clinches Benz up against the cage.
Hayes is working Benz over against the cage.
Benz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hayes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hayes.
Nice elbow from Hayes.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayes.
Hayes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benz's face.
Benz takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Benz is blocking nicely.
Hayes lands an elbow that stopped Benz in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes leaning against his opponent.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hayes lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tubby Hayes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hayes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benz on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benz is defended easily by Hayes.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Benz's front leg but catches the back leg as Benz tries to avoid it.
Hayes pushes Benz up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayes blocks the elbow strike.
Hayes tries a body shot but Benz blocks it.
Benz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hayes lands an elbow that stopped Benz in his tracks for a moment.
Benz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes misses with a knee to the head.
Tubby Hayes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayes tries to work over Benz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benz.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hayes after a bit of a struggle.
Benz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayes to keep the fight standing.
Tubby Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Benz.
Benz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hayes walks away with a smile on his face. Benz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hayes scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
Benz closes the distance and clinches up with Hayes, looking for a takedown. Benz pushes Hayes against the cage but Hayes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benz tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benz blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but Benz blocks with his arms.
Benz fails to pull guard.
Hayes misses with a knee strike.
Hayes pushes Benz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hayes as the two fighters clinch.
Benz tries to pull guard but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benz backwards.
Benz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Hayes.
Tubby Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benz is trying to break the clinch but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes lands a good knee to the midsection. Benz won't want to take too many of those.
Hayes lands an elbow that stopped Benz in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes wants the takedown. Benz is fighting it off but Hayes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benz's guard against the cage.
Benz keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Benz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hayes connects with a decent elbow.
Benz wants to control but Hayes postures up.
Hayes in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benz wants to control but Hayes postures up.
Hayes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mike Benz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes cracks Benz with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Hayes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan ORourke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leopold Scotch's chin.
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan ORourke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scotch's sensitive parts.
Scotch lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivan ORourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by ORourke there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scotch.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scotch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Scotch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on ORourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ORourke is looking to reverse the position.
ORourke taking a bit of punishment here - Scotch scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotch working the body and head with strikes.
Scotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ORourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch working the strikes but ORourke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ORourke has hold of Scotch's hands but Scotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
ORourke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ORourke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scotch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ORourke defending well though.
Scotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ORourke is trying to stand up here but Scotch is controlling him well.
ORourke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ORourke wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ORourke wants to control but Scotch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ORourke's head.
Scotch looks to land a strike but ORourke avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Scotch throwing strikes from guard but ORourke blocks nicely.
ORourke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scotch is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scotch wants to control from the top but ORourke keeps moving.
Scotch tries to free his leg and advance position but ORourke is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ORourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scotch.
Scotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ORourke is keeping the position for now.
Scotch postures up in ORourke's guard and throws a big left but ORourke blocks it.
Scotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scotch is looking to work some ground and pound but ORourke has wrist control.
Scotch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scotch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scotch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ORourke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scotch is controlling him.
Scotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ORourke is keeping the position for now.
Scotch postures up in ORourke's guard and throws a big left but ORourke blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Scotch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ORourke throws a leg kick but Scotch checks it.
Scotch throws a series of punches but ORourke avoids them all with ease.
ORourke lands a leg kick that knocks Scotch off balance momentarily.
ORourke takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scotch doesn't manage to clinch there - ORourke circles away.
ORourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from ORourke.
ORourke cracks the inside of Scotch's front leg.
ORourke moves into range and clinches up with Scotch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scotch as ORourke tries to tie him up.
Scotch prevents a body shot from ORourke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke misses with a punch on the inside.
ORourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scotch or not.
ORourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
Scotch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scotch throws an elbow that misses. ORourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scotch's guard. Nice move by ORourke!
Scotch being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan ORourke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
ORourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
ORourke closes the distance but Scotch moves to the side
and Scotch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
ORourke needs to keep his hands up - Scotch had a free shot at his head there.
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!
ORourke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ORourke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ORourke.
ORourke has a couple of punches blocked by Scotch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke misses with a punch on the inside.
ORourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Scotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from ORourke fails to land.
Scotch avoids a wild elbow strike from ORourke.
Scotch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ORourke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ORourke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotch tries for a takedown but ORourke manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from ORourke.
ORourke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scotch.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Scotch.
ORourke tries a body shot but Scotch blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Scotch avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
A short right from ORourke on the inside.
ORourke is trying to stall.
ORourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Scotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ORourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
ORourke tries a body shot but Scotch blocks it.
ORourke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ORourke wants to clinch.
Scotch has a takedown stuffed.
ORourke connects with a leg kick. Scotch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from ORourke.
ORourke has managed to clinch.
ORourke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
Scotch is working for takedown but ORourke is calmly controlling the position for now.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Scotch avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
ORourke can't find room to land a body shot as Scotch controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scotch is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ORourke to the mat. ORourke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Scotch trying to control the position from guard on top but ORourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORourke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
ORourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scotch backwards.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
ORourke throws a head punch that misses.
ORourke has a couple of punches blocked by Scotch.
A right hook to the body lands for ORourke.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
Scotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch blocks a body shot from ORourke.
Scotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ORourke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Scotch.
ORourke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from ORourke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORourke misses with some punches.
ORourke throws an elbow that misses.
ORourke misses with a punch on the inside.
ORourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scotch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ORourke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scotch blocks the elbow strike.
ORourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scotch or not.
ORourke tries a body shot but Scotch blocks it.
ORourke lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke wants to stall.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Scotch avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scotch is looking for a takedown.
ORourke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ORourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
ORourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORourke lands a right hand.
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scotch's elbow.
ORourke digs a right hand into Scotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scotch's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from ORourke.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scotch as ORourke tries to tie him up.
ORourke can't find room to land a body shot as Scotch controls the action.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch is working for takedown but ORourke is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORourke working aggressively here.
Scotch has ORourke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ORourke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ORourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ORourke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scotch.
ORourke throws a sloppy head kick and Scotch moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Scotch blocks the leg kick.
Scotch works the jab nicely.
ORourke misses with a low kick.
Scotch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ORourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scotch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivan ORourke is winning the standup battle so far.
ORourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scotch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scotch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ORourke's head backwards.
ORourke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ORourke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scotch misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke darts in and clinches Scotch up against the cage.
ORourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Scotch controls his hands.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Scotch avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ORourke throws a head punch that misses.
ORourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scotch blocks a body shot from ORourke.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
ORourke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ORourke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scotch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke pushes Scotch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scotch blocking some punches.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
Scotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
Scotch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ORourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scotch.
Scotch wants to pass the guard but ORourke is keeping the position.
Scotch trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scotch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scotch throwing strikes but missing.
Scotch postures up in ORourke's guard and throws a big left but ORourke blocks it.
ORourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scotch.
Scotch wants to control from the top but ORourke keeps moving.
Scotch controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ORourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scotch is looking to work some ground and pound but ORourke has wrist control.
Scotch throwing strikes from guard but ORourke blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan ORourke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Scotch throws a body punch but ORourke moves out of range.
Scotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scotch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of ORourke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scotch blocks a leg kick.
ORourke wants to clinch up but Scotch keeps it at a distance.
Scotch looks to score with a jab to the body but ORourke is just out of range.
Ivan ORourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORourke throws a nice looking combination but Scotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ORourke slips under a jab.
ORourke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch throws a body punch but ORourke moves out of range.
ORourke doesn't manage to clinch there - Scotch circles away.
ORourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Scotch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scotch circles away from the clinch attempt.
ORourke misses with a series of wild punches.
Scotch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ORourke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scotch.
ORourke wants to get back to his feet.
Scotch in side control, throwing shots but ORourke defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Scotch tries to score with some ground and pound. ORourke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
ORourke parries the strikes from Scotch easily there. Scotch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable ORourke to escape.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes there by Scotch.
The ground and pound from Scotch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Scotch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ORourke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scotch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but ORourke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke prevents Scotch from improving position.
Scotch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leopold Scotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ivan ORourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ORourke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scotch cracks ORourke with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch with the ground and pound but ORourke regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Scotch winds up and cracks ORourke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Scotch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Scotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ORourke 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 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan ORourke!
Ivan ORourke is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ivan ORourke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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