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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agam Levi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Levi enables Lodbrok to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Levi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lodbrok is working Levi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lodbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Lodbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lodbrok working some strikes from top position.
Levi has his foot on Lodbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lodbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lodbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Levi.
We've been hearing that Lodbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Levi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lodbrok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lodbrok preventing the sweep.
Lodbrok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lodbrok, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levi throwing strikes but missing.
Levi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lodbrok has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Levi is looking to defend but Lodbrok has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Levi! Lodbrok pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Levi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ragnar Lodbrok!
Ragnar Lodbrok took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Yamashita counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cruz is rocked!
Yamashita has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamashita makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz misses with the body kick
and Yamashita counters with a body kick.
Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yamashita counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz throws a lazy body kick
and Yamashita counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuta Yamashita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Gunns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sam Gunns enters the cage!
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210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Gunns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunns quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunns can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gunns wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gunns is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Houser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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272 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephane Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Houser!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houser is in Chen's guard.
Houser preventing the sweep.
Houser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Stephane Chen has been cut.
Houser drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Houser as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Chen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Houser! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Houser!
Our winner, Mike Houser, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Bayagbag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joselito Bayagbag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Brady!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagbag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Joselito Bayagbag has been cut.
Bayagbag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
Brady scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Brady misses.
Bayagbag dives in for a single leg takedown but Brady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bayagbag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bayagbag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bayagbag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brady throws a big shot that misses.
Brady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Brady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Bayagbag. No joy for Brady on that attempt.
Bayagbag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brady as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joselito Bayagbag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayagbag closes the distance and clinches up with Brady, looking for a takedown. Bayagbag pushes Brady against the cage but Brady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagbag fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brady sprawls well initially but Bayagbag persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brady is controlling Bayagbag's trapped leg to prevent Bayagbag from advancing to side control.
Brady is looking to escape.
Brady trying to hold on to Bayagbag's head to control him but Bayagbag postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brady.
Bayagbag tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
Brady misses with a wild combination.
Brady swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brady.
Brady throws a body punch but Bayagbag moves out of range.
Brady throws a leg kick but Bayagbag checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Brady both land. Nice combination.
Bayagbag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brady circles away.
Brady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bayagbag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshal Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayagbag is breathing heavily.
Brady lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brady lands with a cross.
Bayagbag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bayagbag on the side of the head.
Brady jabs Bayagbag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Brady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brady.
Brady should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bayagbag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brady sprawls well. Brady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bayagbag gets slowly back to his feet.
Bayagbag checks a leg kick.
Brady throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayagbag dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Brady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady digs a good body shot into Bayagbag's ribs.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brady has eaten all the pies!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Brady tries to clinch but Bayagbag moves out of range.
Brady works over Bayagbag's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bayagbag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Brady.
Brady swinging wildly here.
Brady lands a right hook to the body.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brady misses with a two punch combination.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayagbag swats away the attempt to clinch by Brady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joselito Bayagbag's cut.
That's time! Bayagbag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brady!
Bayagbag throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.
Brady moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brady misses with a body kick.
Brady scores with a decent looking hook.
Brady has a takedown stuffed.
Joselito Bayagbag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayagbag tries a head kick but it misses.
Bayagbag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady leaves Bayagbag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bayagbag takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bayagbag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bayagbag takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bayagbag takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brady misses with a takedown attempt - Bayagbag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Joselito Bayagbag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Brady.
Brady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bayagbags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bayagbag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brady lands a really nice looking cross but Bayagbag seems unphased.
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!
Brady lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag walks into a straight right hand from Brady.
Brady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brady scores with a jab. Bayagbag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bayagbag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bayagbag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooh!!! Brady has knocked Bayagbag down with a huge combo! Brady steps away and waves a wobbly Bayagbag back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bayagbag is rocked!
Brady throws a leg kick but Bayagbag sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Bayagbag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brady throws a shot to the body.
Bayagbag seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Brady.
Brady gets a double leg takedown into Bayagbag's guard.
Bayagbag 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.
Brady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Bayagbag.
Brady lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayagbag off the cage and back into range.
Marshal Brady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bayagbag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady closes the distance and clinches.
Brady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brady works Bayagbag's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Brady.
Brady stuns Bayagbag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bayagbag doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady scores with a hook to the body. Bayagbag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brady lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brady tries to clinch up.
Brady misses with a two punch combination.
Brady scores with a shot to the body.
Brady misses with a series of wild punches.
Brady punishes Bayagbag's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brady connects with a right hand. Bayagbag shakes it off.
Bayagbag moves forwards but Brady connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brady misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joselito Bayagbag's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bayagbag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Brady scores with a four punch combination!
Bayagbag has his takedown stuffed
and Brady counters with a crisp one two that drops Bayagbag! Brady thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bayagbag to his feet! Bayagbag is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayagbag keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Bayagbag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brady to the mat! Brady manages to get full guard.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Bayagbag from controlling successfully.
Bayagbag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady wants to sweep here but Bayagbag controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bayagbag manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagbag working a defensive guard here.
Bayagbag working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayagbag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagbag trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brady.
Nice shot by Brady.
Brady works over Bayagbag's head and body with a nice combination.
Brady misses with a double jab.
Brady cracks Bayagbag with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Brady. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagbag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brady throws a head kick that misses.
Bayagbag blocks a head kick by Brady.
Brady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brady scores with a decent looking hook.
Bayagbag dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Brady cracks Bayagbag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
Bayagbag walks into a straight right hand from Brady.
Brady with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bayagbag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brady somewhat.
Brady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayagbag moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bayagbag.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bayagbag as he jumps to the side.
Joselito Bayagbag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Brady.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brady.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bayagbag rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brady's guard! Nice work there by Bayagbag!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brady 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Brady!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Google (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Google has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Chavez's chin.
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175 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Google!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Google misses with a double jab.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Google blocks a head kick by Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Google does a little dance to reset his feet.
Google shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chavez moves into full guard.
Google with a flurry of punches that miss.
Google content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Google lands a couple of digs.
Chavez pulls Google in close to prevent any damage.
Google looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Google can do anything to dispel that myth.
Google manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
Google trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google preventing the sweep.
Google tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Google postures up.
Google looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Google from controlling successfully.
Chavez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Chavez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Chavez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Google backs up against the cage.
It looks like Marc Google has been cut.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Google. Google gets slowly back to his feet.
Google dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Google throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Google counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is trying to push Google away but Google has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Google is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Google as Chavez tries to tie him up.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Google gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Google has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Google was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Google's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Chavez misses.
Google misses with a straight right.
Google throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Google staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Google slips a jab from Chavez.
Google avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez tries to bum rush Google with a series of wild strikes but Google uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Google has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Google there as he acknowledges the shot.
Google lands with a thumping leg kick.
Google throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Google.
Google tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavez. That did some damage!
Google clinches.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Google pulls his leg out and moves away.
Google lands with a nice body kick.
Google closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Chavez can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chavez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Google is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Google fails to land.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Google won't allow it.
Google crunches a lovely knee into Chavez's ribcage.
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!
Google drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Google won't allow it.
Google wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Google stalling.
Chavez wants a takedown.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chavez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Google tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Google can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Google landing knees to the body.
Google crunches a lovely knee into Chavez's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Google as Chavez tries to tie him up.
Google holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch but Google keeps him there for the moment.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Google. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Google working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Miguel Chavez has been cut.
Google lands a knee to the body.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Google.
Google tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez is looking to control Google's arms but Google gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavez has his back to the cage.
Google lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Google has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chavez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Google.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google misses with a body punch.
Google looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Google throws an elbow but misses.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
A short uppercut from Google.
Marc Google seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Google has him pressed against the cage.
Google pressing his opponent against the cage.
Google tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Google after a bit of a struggle.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Google avoids it well.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Google uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Google.
Google throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez throws the left hand but Google avoids the punch easily.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Google counters with a leg kick.
Chavez stalks Google and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Google's face. Google staggers backwards, shaken.
Google takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Google ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Google with that takedown attempt.
Google keeps Chavez at a distance using the push kick.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Google's hands.
Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google instigates a clinch.
Google tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Google is controlling the position.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez tries to break free but Google pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Google.
With the fighters up against the cage, Google throws an elbow but misses.
Google keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez can't get the takedown.
Google has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chavez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Google.
Chavez lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Google swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Google keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Google unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chavez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Google stalling.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Google won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Google stops a takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Google is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Google.
Google digs a right hand underneath Chavez's ribcage. Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chavez trying to stall but Google improves his position.
Google dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Google is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chavez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Google saw that one coming.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Google keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Google misses with the combination.
Google takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Google thuds his shin into the meat of Chavez's side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Google has taken the fight into the clinch.
Google throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marc Google just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Google circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Chavez.
Chavez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Google fails to land the takedown.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Google has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Google's head.
Chavez misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Google.
Chavez throws a right hand that Google ducks under and follows up with a left that Google also avoids with ease.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Google counters by moving into the clinch.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chavez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Google tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Google back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Google fails to land.
Google fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Google.
Google drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Google.
Google walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Google ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Google tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
Google gets a clinch.
Google is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Google works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Google throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Google pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
Google trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Google looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Google is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Google 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.
Google is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Google tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Google moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Google moved away.
Google gets a takedown into half guard.
Google controlling the pace.
Marc Google has got the better of the ground game so far.
Google trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google is just content to waste time from the top position. Chavez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Google trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marc Google wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chavez throws a lazy head kick
and Google counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Google stays in close to Chavez's body and controls the position.
Google trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marc Google has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Google walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
Chavez throws a right hand that Google ducks under and follows up with a left that Google also avoids with ease.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Google connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands.
Google rushes Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Google.
Chavez trying to control the position but instead, Google has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chavez into the cage.
Google misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Google has him pressed against the cage.
Google is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Google has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chavez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've been hearing good reports from Chavez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Google keeps control of the position as Chavez tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Google is trying to control but Chavez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Google tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Google misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Google comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Google has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Google!
Marc Google is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Alamo 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Sanchez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sanchez prevents Alamo from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez gets control of Alamo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alamo won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alamo has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Alamo manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Alamo has control of the leg.
Alamo is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alamo is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamo wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alamo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alamo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Alamo defends easily.
Alamo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alamo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Alamo trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ruben Alamo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alamo working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alamo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alamo and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alamo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alamo misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alamo gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Alamo manages to retain guard.
Alamo keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Alamo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alamo has passed into side control.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alamo trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Alamo decides to stand back up. Alamo steps back and let's Sanchez get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been informed that Alamo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Alamo's torso.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Alamo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alamo successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alamo keeps moving.
Sanchez pushing down on Alamo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez wants to advance to full mount but Alamo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alamo controlling the position.
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!
Sanchez trying to control but Alamo is working from the bottom.
Sanchez passes Alamo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Alamo gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez passes Alamo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alamo tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Alamo is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamo prevents Sanchez from taking his back.
Alamo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez has control of Alamo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alamo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alamo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Alamo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alamo down.
Alamo throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alamo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Alamo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez keeps control of Alamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alamo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alamo is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Alamo tries to pass.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alamo is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Alamo is working from the bottom.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Alamo is having none of it.
Alamo is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alamo avoid being mounted?
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Alamo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Alamo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo tries to escape back to his feet but Sanchez has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Alamo's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Alamo is tapping! Sanchez saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Sanchez!
Antonio Sanchez gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Goin Down by T.C. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin McLeary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez needs to keep his hands up - McLeary had a free shot at his head there.
McLeary misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLeary. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLeary has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perez.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of McLeary backwards.
Perez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLeary.
Perez tries to stall but McLeary uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McLeary avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Perez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeary is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Perez jumps guard but McLeary stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perez stalling against the cage.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but McLeary manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kevin McLeary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Perez.
McLeary working aggressively here.
Perez misses with an elbow strike.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kevin McLeary has been cut.
Perez is trying to pull guard but McLeary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez wants to stall.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLeary's elbow.
Perez keeps control of McLeary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLeary.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped McLeary in his tracks for a moment.
Perez stalls.
McLeary blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLeary controls his hands.
Perez pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McLeary wants to stand but Perez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McLeary gets to his feet. Perez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLeary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
McLeary looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLeary.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLeary checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perez - that will leave a mark!
Perez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLeary circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Perez misses.
McLeary keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLeary throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLeary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McLeary misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
McLeary looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
McLeary ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLeary manages to avoid it.
Perez swings for the body but McLeary moves out of range.
Joshua Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeary lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and McLeary counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeary lands a nice shot to the body.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLeary manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McLeary as he connects with a hook.
McLeary throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
McLeary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McLeary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin McLeary'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.
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLeary moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez wants to slow McLeary down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perez.
McLeary connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLeary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLeary.
McLeary lands with a cross.
Perez thows a leg kick but McLeary checks it
and McLeary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Perez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLeary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLeary misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeary moves out of range of the body kick from Perez.
McLeary checks a low kick from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeary misses with a low kick.
Perez tries to clinch but McLeary is having none of it.
Perez lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLeary takes a step back to recover.
McLeary tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from McLeary misses.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLeary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLeary misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez looks for the body kick but McLeary saw that one coming.
Perez slips under a jab from McLeary.
Perez tries to work over McLeary's front leg with a kick but McLeary checks it.
McLeary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLeary connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLeary. That did some damage!
Perez scores with a spinning back kick!
McLeary checks a leg kick.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Good work by McLeary as he checks the leg kick.
McLeary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLeary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLeary moves out of range of the leg kick from Perez.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLeary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLeary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez avoids the head kick by McLeary.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez throws a leg kick but McLeary sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLeary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLeary avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLeary is keeping busy.
McLeary is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez landing knees to the body.
McLeary tries to break the clinch but Perez is controlling the position.
Perez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez decides to pull guard.
McLeary sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perez trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez misses with a hook to the body
enabling McLeary to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin McLeary's cut.
That's time! McLeary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLeary misses with a looping right.
McLeary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
McLeary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLeary lands a body shot.
McLeary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perez fakes the leg kick and cracks McLeary in the body.
A solid body kick from Perez.
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLeary just misses with a punch to the body.
McLeary misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLeary misses with a few strikes there.
McLeary misses with an uppercut.
Perez lands with a cross.
Kevin McLeary is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLeary is just out of range.
Perez throws a right and a left that McLeary avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLeary.
Perez is rocked!
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can McLeary finish him?
McLeary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
McLeary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLeary throws an overhand right that drops Perez like a sack of potatoes! McLeary dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McLeary!
Kevin McLeary retains his bantamweight title!
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