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UCLA 26: Johnson vs Runtiring PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunky Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chunky Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Bard persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Bard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunky Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Jones.
Bard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Bard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bard lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones tries to kick Bard off in order to stand up. Bard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Bard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Bard crashes against the mat.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Bard is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Bard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee is taking a good look at Jones as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bard!
Bard connects with a big shot to the side of Jones's head.
Bard lands punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Bard lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones looks gassed!
Bard has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard punishes Jones with strikes from the back mount.
Bard scores with strikes from the back.
Bard lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bard lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bard lands strikes to the head.
Bard is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bard lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bard.
Bard landing with strikes.
Bard is working the ground and pound. Can Jones escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chunky Bard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Bard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunky Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bard looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bard off to one side.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bard's ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Bard looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard fails with the takedown.
Bard tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bard fails to land the takedown.
Bard gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bard shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Bard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Bard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chunky Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunky Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Bard shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Chunky Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bard.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Bard on that attempt.
Bard takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones looks to land a combination but Bard avoids it well.
Jones tries to bum rush Bard with a series of wild strikes but Bard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Bard's ribcage but misses.
Bard tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bard takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with the combination.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a series of punches but Bard moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between maget face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDuck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scrooge McDuck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, maget face!
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, Scrooge McDuck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDuck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
face is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDuck is controlling him.
McDuck drops back looking for a leg! face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and face manages to kick McDuck off! McDuck jumps back into face's guard.
face wants to stand and escape but McDuck is having none of it.
McDuck forces his way into half guard.
McDuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
face is trying to stand up here but McDuck is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
face is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDuck is defended easily by face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
face keeping moving, preventing McDuck from controlling successfully.
McDuck stops face from standing up.
McDuck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDuck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDuck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and face dives on top into guard.
face is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDuck has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. face is looking to defend but McDuck has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for face! McDuck pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, face taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scrooge McDuck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Vista!
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, Aaron Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a jab.
Vista looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Vista has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Lee stays in close to Vista's body and controls the position.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vista's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Vista is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vista, up you get!
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vista knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vista is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vista working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vista patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vista gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vista moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee wants a takedown.
Vista jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Vista gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Vista. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Danny Vista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Vista is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vista's head.
Vista has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vista trying to control here.
Vista taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Vista's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vista.
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Vista but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vista is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vista and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vista is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vista defending against the ground and pound.
Vista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aaron Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vista is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Vista is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries for a takedown but Vista sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vista is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vista tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Vista fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Vista counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Vista is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Vista wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vista striking off his back but it's not causing Lee any problems.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee trying to control but Vista is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stands and throws Vista's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee working away.
Vista tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vista tries to escape but Lee is in control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Danny Vista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Lee.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Vista, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Vista against the cage but Vista circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vista throws a sloppy head kick
and Vista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vista misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Vista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vista is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vista tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vista is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vista is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee raining down shots from the mount!
Vista tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Vista tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount.
Vista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vista tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee looking to finish Vista with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vista!
Vista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Vista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vista working to try and regain half guard.
Vista tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Aaron Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Danny Vista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Danny Vista.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
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, Denny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chase's waist but Chase gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinero off to one side.
Dinero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chase to the mat! Chase manages to get full 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.
Dinero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dinero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chase, up you get!
Chase lands with a good body shot.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Chase.
Chase misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase throws a right and a left that Dinero avoids nicely.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Dinero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase throws a series of punches but Dinero moves out of range.
Chase cracks Dinero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinero circles away.
Dinero dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Dinero throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
Chase throws a nice looking combination but Dinero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dinero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinero drives through and clinches with Chase against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chase jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dinero walks away with a smile on his face. Chase gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Dinero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Chase.
Chase throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Dinero misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chase!
It looks like Andrew Dinero has been cut.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dinero counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in 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!
Dinero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinero postures up.
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dinero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chase wants to get back to his feet but Dinero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chase.
Chase swinging wildly here.
Chase looks to land a combination but Dinero avoids it well.
Chase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chase closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dinero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chase's guard now.
Dinero stays in close to Chase's body and controls the position.
Dinero wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chase is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dinero, into his guard.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase wanted to stand there but Dinero had control of the position.
Dinero looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chase is defending well. Dinero quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chase has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dinero celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Dinero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucky Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nine Inch Nails - Deep. Kirk Murphy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
222 lbs
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25
207 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucky Reyes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Reyes's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Murphy is in close to Reyes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Reyes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reyes tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reyes regains half guard.
Murphy passes to full mount!
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Reyes is trying to escape the mount.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reyes looking for submissions off his back.
Reyes looks gassed!
Reyes looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy tries to pass to full mount but Reyes defends it.
Reyes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reyes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes won't allow Murphy to pass to mount.
Reyes actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy is trying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Reyes tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Reyes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reyes is working to get back to half guard.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy has hold of Reyes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reyes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reyes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reyes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirk Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twinz. Juan Jimenez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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19
158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Dawson!
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, Juan Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Jimenez has gone for a leg lock! Dawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez has control of Dawson's left arm, preventing Dawson from doing any damage.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is pulling down on Dawson's head to control his posture.
Jimenez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Dawson.
Dawson punishes Jimenez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez looks gassed!
Jimenez moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Jimenez tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Dawson scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Dawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Dawson throws a right hand that Jimenez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimenez also avoids with ease.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Dawson takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Max Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez moves out of range as Dawson throws a body kick.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jimenez defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jimenez backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jimenez trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jimenez into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Jimenez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Jimenez has the dominant position.
Jimenez stalling in the clinch but Dawson improves position.
Dawson is leaning against Jimenez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Jimenez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Dawson.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimenez shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Jimenez.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimenez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dawson's guard.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Dawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Jimenez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Dawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimenez shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Dawson throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Max Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson scores with a head kick.
Jimenez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimenez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jimenez.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dawson is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
Jimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jimenez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dawson's thigh. Dawson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Jimenez prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Juan Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Jimenez.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sallah Alcoubrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Konevitsan Kirkonkellot. Alcoubrah has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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20
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pera Vihtahousu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sallah Alcoubrah!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcoubrah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch up but Vihtahousu keeps it at a distance.
Alcoubrah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vihtahousu if he has to take too many more of those.
Alcoubrah drops Vihtahousu with a beautiful combination! Vihtahousu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alcoubrah is looking for the KO!
It looks like Pera Vihtahousu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcoubrah rushes Vihtahousu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alcoubrah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Alcoubrah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alcoubrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcoubrah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vihtahousu has a takedown stuffed.
Alcoubrah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vihtahousu is out of range and Alcoubrah settles back down.
Alcoubrah moves in looking to clinch but Vihtahousu pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu ducks right into an uppercut from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vihtahousu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcoubrah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up.
Vihtahousu keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcoubrah lands a big head kick that sends Vihtahousu tumbling to the mat! Alcoubrah takes a step backwards and waves Vihtahousu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vihtahousu blocks a leg kick.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch up but Vihtahousu keeps it at a distance.
Vihtahousu thows a leg kick but Alcoubrah checks it
and Alcoubrah counters with a head kick that drops Vihtahousu to the mat! Vihtahousu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Vihtahousu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcoubrah tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihtahousu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcoubrah moves into range and clinches up with Vihtahousu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vihtahousu is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihtahousu backwards.
Vihtahousu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alcoubrah fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alcoubrah.
Vihtahousu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Alcoubrah on the inside.
Vihtahousu working hard to break the clinch.
Alcoubrah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vihtahousu backwards.
Vihtahousu blocks an elbow strike from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alcoubrah presses Vihtahousu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vihtahousu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah misses with a knee to the head.
Vihtahousu is pushing Alcoubrah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alcoubrah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vihtahousu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcoubrah tries to throw a body punch but Vihtahousu avoids it by throwing Alcoubrah back against the cage.
Alcoubrah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alcoubrah tries to break free but Vihtahousu pushes him back against the cage.
Alcoubrah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcoubrah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vihtahousu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vihtahousu avoids the head kick by Alcoubrah.
Vihtahousu throws out a loose jab but Alcoubrah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcoubrah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcoubrah thows a leg kick but Vihtahousu checks it
and Vihtahousu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alcoubrah counters with a nice body shot.
Alcoubrah darts in trying to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a two punch combo.
Sallah Alcoubrah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcoubrah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up but Vihtahousu circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihtahousu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vihtahousu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtahousu looks to land a left hand but Alcoubrah moved out of range nicely.
Vihtahousu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcoubrah circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sallah Alcoubrah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alcoubrah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcoubrah clinches up against the cage.
Alcoubrah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up but Vihtahousu circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihtahousu misses with a looping left.
Alcoubrah throws a body kick that misses.
Vihtahousu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vihtahousu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alcoubrah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vihtahousu, pushing him back against the cage.
Alcoubrah misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alcoubrah continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcoubrah manages to break the clinch.
Alcoubrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sallah Alcoubrah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Vihtahousu as he checks the leg kick.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcoubrah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcoubrah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihtahousu throws a shot from downtown. Alcoubrah moves away and avoids it.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vihtahousu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah is working Vihtahousu over against the cage.
Vihtahousu blocking some punches.
Alcoubrah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcoubrah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcoubrah throws a combination. Vihtahousu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pera Vihtahousu's cut is getting worse.
Alcoubrah lands with a kick to the temple. Vihtahousu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sallah Alcoubrah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up but Vihtahousu circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihtahousu throws a jab when Alcoubrah was well out of range.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.
Alcoubrah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcoubrah slips under a jab from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but Vihtahousu moves away
and Vihtahousu counters with a low kick, right behind Alcoubrah 's knee.
Vihtahousu throws a looping overhand right but Alcoubrah ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah thumps Vihtahousu with a low kick.
Vihtahousu throws a big shot that misses.
Alcoubrah ducks under a wild hook from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up
and Vihtahousu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcoubrah tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alcoubrah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcoubrah throws a nice looking combination but Vihtahousu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcoubrah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah misses with a body kick.
Alcoubrah motions for Vihtahousu to come forward. Alcoubrah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vihtahousu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alcoubrah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vihtahousu counters with a low kick, right behind Alcoubrah 's knee.
Alcoubrah is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vihtahousu.
Alcoubrah doesn't manage to clinch there - Vihtahousu circles away.
Vihtahousu throws a hook but Alcoubrah blocks it.
Alcoubrah throws a head kick that misses.
Alcoubrah fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcoubrah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vihtahousu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vihtahousu counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vihtahousu swinging wildly here.
Vihtahousu blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sallah Alcoubrah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up
and Vihtahousu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alcoubrah thinking.
Nice defenses there by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah rushes Vihtahousu and presses him up against the cage.
Alcoubrah struggles to land a body shot inside as Vihtahousu controls his hands.
Alcoubrah is looking to break free of the clinch but Vihtahousu has double underhooks.
Vihtahousu managing to block the knees to the body from Alcoubrah.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vihtahousu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vihtahousu has Alcoubrah pressed against the cage, preventing Alcoubrah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alcoubrah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch
and Alcoubrah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch but Vihtahousu slips to the side
and Vihtahousu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sallah Alcoubrah has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vihtahousu checks a leg kick.
Alcoubrah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcoubrah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vihtahousu.
Sallah Alcoubrah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcoubrah moves into the clinch.
Alcoubrah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vihtahousu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcoubrah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alcoubrah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vihtahousu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcoubrah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vihtahousu is struggling to control the position.
Alcoubrah wants to get back to striking at distance but Vihtahousu won't allow it.
Alcoubrah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Alcoubrah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alcoubrah - that landed with a thud.
Alcoubrah is looking to control Vihtahousu's arms but Vihtahousu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alcoubrah has his back to the cage.
Vihtahousu wants to get back to striking at distance but Alcoubrah won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vihtahousu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vihtahousu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Vihtahousu misses.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up
letting Vihtahousu counter with a right hand.
A combination from Vihtahousu does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alcoubrah.
Vihtahousu misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah clinches but Vihtahousu breaks the clinch
and Alcoubrah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pera Vihtahousu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah looks to clinch
and Vihtahousu counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcoubrah tries to land a front kick but Vihtahousu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcoubrah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vihtahousu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcoubrah to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcoubrah moves away from the strike by Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alcoubrah throws a lazy body kick
and Vihtahousu moves into the clinch.
Alcoubrah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alcoubrah throws an elbow that misses.
Alcoubrah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vihtahousu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcoubrah.
Vihtahousu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sallah Alcoubrah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alcoubrah.
Vihtahousu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcoubrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu takes a swing at Alcoubrah's ribcage but misses.
Alcoubrah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcoubrah closes the distance and clinches.
Alcoubrah presses Vihtahousu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alcoubrah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcoubrah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alcoubrah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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 Pera Vihtahousu.
Well Alcoubrah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sallah Alcoubrah!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between D Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen Champion as his entrance music. 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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158 lbs
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18
145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D Unit!
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, Sonny Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramos throws a jab when Unit was well out of range.
Unit drives through and clinches with Ramos against the cage.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Unit.
Ramos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Unit connects with a knee to the head.
Unit working Ramos over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Unit.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Unit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unit scores with a knee to the head.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unit connects with a knee to the head.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Unit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unit connects with a knee to the head.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramos's face.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Unit prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Unit lands a nice knee to the body.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Unit has the dominant position.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramos takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Unit has the dominant position.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramos wants to break free but Unit has control.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Unit is controlling the position.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Unit keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Unit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit is controlling him.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Ramos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
Unit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Unit keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unit looking to throw knees to the head but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Unit has the dominant position.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit is controlling him.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Unit working Ramos over with knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Ramos tries to circle away but Unit has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Unit keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Unit.
Unit lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos wants to break free but Unit has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D Unit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Unit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Unit.
Unit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unit.
Unit darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Unit keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Unit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Unit.
Unit lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Unit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Unit is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Unit.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit is controlling him.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unit lands a knee to the head.
Unit keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramos tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramos's face.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Unit keeps him there for the moment.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Unit.
Ramos tries to circle away but Unit has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Unit.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Unit lands a nice knee to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos tries to circle away but Unit has him pinned against the cage.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unit keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramos tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Unit scores with a knee to the head.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
Unit crunches a lovely knee into Ramos's ribcage.
Unit has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Ramos wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unit working Ramos over with knees to the body.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Unit keeps him there for the moment.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Unit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit is controlling him.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Unit prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D Unit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Unit wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Unit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Unit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramos's face.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Unit has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unit prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unit connects with a knee to the head.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Unit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Unit has double underhooks.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unit with a knee to the head.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Unit.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramos tries to circle away but Unit has him pinned against the cage.
Unit landing knees to the body.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramos tries to circle away but Unit has him pinned against the cage.
Unit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Unit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramos won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Unit.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit lands a knee to the head.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unit obliges.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit is controlling him.
Unit working Ramos over with knees to the body.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Unit is controlling the position.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Unit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
D Unit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Ramos tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Unit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Unit is controlling the position.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramos avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Unit keeps him there for the moment.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Unit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramos wants to break free but Unit has control.
Sonny Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Unit.
Unit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
D Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D Unit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck has chosen To Be Loved-Papa Roach as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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21
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tankard misses.
Tankard fails with the takedown.
Tankard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Tankard moves out of range.
Tankard tries a low kick but Koshcheck avoids it.
Tankard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koshcheck ducks under a wild hook from Tankard.
Koshcheck needs to keep his hands up - Tankard had a free shot at his head there.
Tankard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koshcheck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koshcheck.
Koshcheck looks for the body kick but Tankard saw that one coming.
Tankard throws a lazy head kick
and Koshcheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koshcheck.
Tankard trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshcheck stopping the sweep attempt from Tankard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tankard 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.
Tankard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koshcheck preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koshcheck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tankard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tankard wants to pass to mount but Koshcheck is defending the position.
Koshcheck tries to kick Tankard off in order to stand up. Tankard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tankard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tankard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tankard taking a breather here.
Koshcheck is not content to let Tankard control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tankard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koshcheck's waist but Koshcheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tankard off to one side.
Tankard throws a low kick, looking for Koshcheck's leg but Koshcheck calmly moves out of range.
Tankard throws a hook to the side of Koshcheck's head but Koshcheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Tankard misses
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tankard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tankard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tankard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tankard's guard.
Tankard working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koshcheck wanted to stand there but Tankard had control of the position.
Tankard trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tankard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koshcheck.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tankard.
Tankard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tankard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koshcheck moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck misses with a kick to the body.
Tankard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Tankard.
Tankard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koshcheck connects with a solid leg kick.
Tankard throws a leg kick but Koshcheck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Tankard misses.
Tankard thumps Koshcheck with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throws a low kick but Koshcheck avoids it.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koshcheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Tankard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tankard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tankard misses with a hook. Koshcheck ducked under it nicely.
Koshcheck blocks a jab.
Tankard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tankard lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Tankard moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Tankard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tankard throws a series of strikes that have Koshcheck backpedaling.
Tankard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koshcheck.
Tankard misses with a looping left.
Tankard fails with the takedown
and Koshcheck counters with an outside leg kick.
Tankard throws a combination that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tankard's guard now.
Tankard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koshcheck's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Tankard is looking to work some ground and pound but Koshcheck has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koshcheck is on top in guard.
Tankard working a defensive guard here.
Tankard pulls Koshcheck in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tankard looking for a sweep. Not yet Tankard, not yet.
Tankard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tankard 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.
Tankard is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck wanted to stand there but Tankard had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankard throws a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it.
Koshcheck moves out of range as Tankard strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Tankard. No joy for Koshcheck on that attempt.
Tankard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koshcheck.
Koshcheck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tankard counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck scores with a spinning back kick!
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koshcheck is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Koshcheck is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tankard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Tankard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koshcheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tankard.
Koshcheck throws a low kick, looking for Tankard's leg but Tankard calmly moves out of range.
Tankard blocks a head kick by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck misses with a low kick.
Tankard connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankard fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankard shoots in looking for a takedown. Koshcheck tries to sprawl out of it but Tankard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koshcheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankard connects with a solid leg kick.
Koshcheck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koshcheck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luke Tankard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tankard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koshcheck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koshcheck thows a leg kick but Tankard checks it
and Tankard counters with a takedown into side control.
Tankard trying to control the action but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Tankard working the ground and pound.
Tankard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throws an elbow but Koshcheck slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koshcheck prevents Tankard from moving into mount.
Tankard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koshcheck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Koshcheck struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tankard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koshcheck sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koshcheck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koshcheck wants to control but Tankard postures up.
Tankard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Koshcheck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tankard with the ground and pound but Koshcheck regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tankard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koshcheck's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard had his way with Paulo Koshcheck in that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tankard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tankard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koshcheck is trying to defend but Tankard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tankard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tankard drops an elbow to the side of Koshcheck's head.
Koshcheck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koshcheck trying to control but Tankard postures up.
Tankard wants to pass to mount but Koshcheck is defending the position.
Tankard is just content to waste time from the top position. Koshcheck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tankard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tankard trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koshcheck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tankard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koshcheck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tankard throws out the jab.
Koshcheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tankard's waist but Tankard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koshcheck off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Tankard.
Koshcheck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tankard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koshcheck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankard throws a lazy head kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tankard won't be happy with that.
Paulo Koshcheck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tankard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tankard keeping control of the position.
Tankard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koshcheck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koshcheck's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Koshcheck knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Koshcheck for a finish.
Luke Tankard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Tankard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tankard missing with strikes from the back.
Paulo Koshcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tankard biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Tankard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tankard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Tankard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Miss Me Blind - Culture Club. Runtiringen has chosen "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runtiringen - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runtiringen - that will leave a mark!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runtiringen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runtiringen - that will leave a mark!
Runtiringen lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Runtiringen takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Runtiringen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Runtiringen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runtiringen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Runtiringen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runtiringen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runtiringen connects with a high kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Runtiringen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Runtiringen lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Runtiringen takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Runtiringen rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Runtiringen slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Runtiringen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyle Johnson's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Runtiringen'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.
Runtiringen scores a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Runtiringen connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runtiringen crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Runtiringen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson lands with a hook. Runtiringen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runtiringen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Runtiringen is looking to land body kicks.
Runtiringen cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Runtiringen avoids a kick to the body.
Runtiringen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Runtiringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runtiringen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runtiringen is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson moves out of range as Runtiringen throws a body kick.
Runtiringen feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Runtiringen's defenses.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runtiringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Runtiringen tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Runtiringen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Runtiringen clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Runtiringen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen taking a breather.
Runtiringen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Runtiringen misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Runtiringen misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Runtiringen backing up. Runtiringen nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Runtiringen's head back.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Runtiringen throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runtiringen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson'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.
Runtiringen looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Runtiringen misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runtiringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Runtiringen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Runtiringen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen lands a high kick!
Johnson moves out of range as Runtiringen throws a body kick.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Runtiringen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runtiringen checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Runtiringen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Runtiringen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kyle Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Runtiringen didn't see that one coming.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
Runtiringen takes one to the side of the head.
Runtiringen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runtiringen tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runtiringen has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Runtiringen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Runtiringen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runtiringen backwards.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runtiringen has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Runtiringen.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Runtiringen stalling the fight.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Runtiringen.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Runtiringen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Runtiringen misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Runtiringen lands a front kick.
Runtiringen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Runtiringen is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Runtiringen throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Runtiringen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Runtiringen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Runtiringen misses
and Runtiringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Runtiringen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Runtiringen should have avoided that one.
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Runtiringen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Runtiringen scores with a nice body kick.
Runtiringen feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Runtiringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runtiringen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runtiringen's head.
Runtiringen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Runtiringen backs away looking to recover.
Runtiringen throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Runtiringen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runtiringen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Runtiringen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Runtiringen shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Runtiringen. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runtiringen looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that half lands.
Runtiringen instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Johnson tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson has Runtiringen pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Runtiringen.
Johnson tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runtiringen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runtiringen.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen throws a lazy head kick
and Runtiringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson clobbers Runtiringen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runtiringen looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Runtiringen misses with a kick to the body.
Runtiringen throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Runtiringen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Runtiringen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson cracks Runtiringen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Runtiringen closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Runtiringen tries to tie him up.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Runtiringen trying to land knees to the body.
Runtiringen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Runtiringen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson cracks Runtiringen with an open hand slap.
Runtiringen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Runtiringen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runtiringen thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Runtiringen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Runtiringen!
Runtiringen connects with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Runtiringen pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Runtiringen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runtiringen rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
A knee to the head by Runtiringen.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Runtiringen tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Runtiringen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runtiringen tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Runtiringen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Runtiringen. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a combination. Runtiringen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen connects with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Runtiringen blocks the low kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Runtiringen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runtiringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Runtiringen misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Runtiringen ducks under and follows up with a left that Runtiringen also avoids with ease.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Runtiringen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Runtiringen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson sizes up Runtiringen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runtiringen throws a nice head kick!
Johnson thuds a left hand into Runtiringen's body.
Runtiringen lands a nice looking body kick.
Runtiringen blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Runtiringen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Runtiringen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Runtiringen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runtiringen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runtiringen momentarily.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen takes one to the chin there.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson cracks Runtiringen with a good jab.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runtiringen, right into the meat.
Runtiringen tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Johnson takes a swing at Runtiringen's ribcage but misses.
Runtiringen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Runtiringen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runtiringen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Runtiringen clinches.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runtiringen drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Runtiringen has Johnson pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runtiringen crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Runtiringen is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runtiringen has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Runtiringen throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Runtiringen'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.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Runtiringen into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Runtiringen's brow.
Johnson tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runtiringen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Runtiringen.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runtiringen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Runtiringen keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runtiringen has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ranta Runtiringen.
Johnson checks a low kick from Runtiringen.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Runtiringen scores with a head kick.
Runtiringen takes one to the chin there.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson stalks Runtiringen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Runtiringen's face. Runtiringen staggers backwards, shaken.
Runtiringen wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Runtiringen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Runtiringen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runtiringen's head.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Runtiringen - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Runtiringen. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runtiringen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson lands a head shot.
Runtiringen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to bum rush Runtiringen with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runtiringen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runtiringen is looking to clinch.
Runtiringen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab by Johnson.
Runtiringen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
Runtiringen wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runtiringen clinches.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runtiringen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runtiringen has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyle Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runtiringen lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranta Runtiringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runtiringen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!
Ranta Runtiringen is the new lightweight champion!
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