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Convicted 38: Wake & Bake PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dowla Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dowla Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bizzy Bone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a series of punches but Bone avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bone.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Bone throws an elbow but Mills slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bone looking to control but instead Mills has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mills regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bone.
Mills keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bone.
Bone landing some decent shots from guard.
Bone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bone thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mills's guard.
Bone slips a nice elbow through Mills's hands, connecting with Mills's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to control but can't.
Bone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bone thows a huge punch but Mills dodges it nicely.
Mills blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone.
Bone is pressing down on Mills's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mills is holding on for now.
Bone lands strikes from half guard.
Bone is trying to control the action in half guard but Mills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bone seems content to control.
Bone throwing shots but Mills is blocking nicely.
Bone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mills defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bone is just content to waste time from the top position. Mills takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mills tries to get out of the position.
Mills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bone throwing strikes from guard but Mills blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Mills sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Mills throws a right and a left that Bone avoids nicely.
Mills throws a big shot that misses.
Dowla Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Bone avoids the body shot from Mills.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzy Bone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
No joy there for Mills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bone tries to clinch up.
Mills thuds his right hand into Bone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Bizzy Bone has been cut.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mills to the mat! Mills manages to get full guard.
Mills has momentary wrist control but Bone slips an elbow through the middle.
Bone throwing strikes but missing.
Bone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bone postures up.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mills misses the jab.
That's two 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.
Bone avoids the body shot from Mills.
Bone tries to clinch up.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Bone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bone off to one side.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Mills swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bone slips a jab from Mills.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
Mills lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills thows a body shot but no joy.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mills throws a series of strikes that have Bone backpedaling.
Dowla Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Bone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mills avoids it really well and circles away.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mills throws a right hand that Bone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bone also avoids with ease.
Bone blocks a jab.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bone defending well as Mills loads up on a big left hand.
Bone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dowla Mills dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bizzy Bone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mills to the mat! Mills manages to get full guard.
Mills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bone on the ground.
Bone throwing strikes but missing.
Bone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bone trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Bone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone lands a couple of elbows.
Bone landing some decent shots from guard.
Mills wants to get back to his feet but Bone passes into half guard.
Bone is trying to control. Mills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Mills defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone slips a nice elbow through Mills's hands, connecting with Mills's forehead.
Bone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mills's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bone in particular looking to stall.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Mills keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bone there.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bone working Mills over with strikes here.
Bone landing shots from mount.
Mills taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mills is in a horrible position here. Bone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bone cracks Mills with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bone lands a big elbow.
Bone landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills is bucking up trying to escape but Bone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bone working the ground and pound effectively.
Bone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzy Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bone 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bizzy Bone!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bizzy Bone!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Bizzy Bone!
Bizzy Bone wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danick Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten has chosen IF I DIE TONIGHT as his entrance music. Taz Rutten acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danick Carano!
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, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutten thuds his right hand into Carano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten lands a front kick.
Rutten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carano scores with a three punch combo!
Rutten punishes Carano's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rutten.
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten with a nice cross.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutten jabs at Carano's body.
Carano is breathing heavily.
Carano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rutten! Carano is out on his feet! Rutten rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Carano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Carano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Rutten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene St Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik comes to the cage accompanied by Zro ft. Devin the Dude - Hit'em with the Mule (Ratatatat Remix). St Piper has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene St Piper!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Piper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quik. Quik obviously looking to wear him down.
St Piper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Quik as he checks the leg kick.
St Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quik stuffs the takedown.
St Piper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quik lands a right hook to the body.
St Piper thows a leg kick but Quik checks it
and Quik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gene St Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quik misses with a wild combination.
Quik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quik counters with a thumping low kick.
St Piper looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik takes a swing at St Piper's ribcage but misses.
Quik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Piper at a distance.
Quik stuns St Piper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quik lands a body shot.
St Piper needs to keep his hands up - Quik had a free shot at his head there.
Jamal Quik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Piper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Piper loses concentration momentarily and Quik pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! St Piper crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Quik finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamal Quik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chi Myong Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joe Santiago enters the cage!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chi Myong Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago throws a head kick but Monteiro moves out of range.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses.
Monteiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santiago on the side of the head.
Monteiro swinging wildly here.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Monteiro moves away and avoids it.
Monteiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Monteiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monteiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monteiro misses with a body shot.
Monteiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Monteiro lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago gets a clinch.
Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monteiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monteiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monteiro can't fight it off and eventually Santiago manages to take the fight to the floor. Monteiro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santiago stops Monteiro from standing up.
Monteiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monteiro tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago gets to his feet. Monteiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Monteiro misses.
Monteiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santiago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monteiro, up you get!
A jab lands there for Monteiro.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monteiro.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monteiro.
Monteiro is looking to wear down Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monteiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago misses with a hook. Monteiro ducked under it nicely.
Monteiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monteiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Santiago.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santiago.
Monteiro is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monteiro, who protects the arm well.
Santiago prevents Monteiro from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago trying to control the position but Monteiro is working away.
Monteiro is trying to buck Santiago off.
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.
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monteiro, who protects the arm well.
Monteiro stops Santiago from passing to mount.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monteiro is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteiro.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Monteiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monteiro scores with a hook to the body. Santiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monteiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monteiro scores with a jab.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chi Myong Monteiro has been cut.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Monteiro sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monteiro!
Monteiro misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a solid body kick.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Monteiro.
Santiago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monteiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monteiro misses with the combination.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Monteiro's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monteiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Santiago has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Santiago dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands with some strikes.
Santiago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
Santiago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Monteiro is now in Santiago's guard. A big mistake from Santiago there, giving up the dominant position!
Santiago is controlling Monteiro's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Monteiro controlling him for the moment.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Monteiro defends the submission attempt.
Monteiro kicks off Santiago and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chi Myong Monteiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Monteiro.
Monteiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Monteiro misses.
Monteiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monteiro throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago rushes Monteiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monteiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Monteiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monteiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monteiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santiago, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Monteiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monteiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Monteiro tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monteiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Monteiro avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monteiro.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monteiro defends it nicely.
Chi Myong Monteiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Santiago.
Santiago instigates a clinch.
Monteiro is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Santiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monteiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monteiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monteiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Monteiro is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Monteiro down to the mat. Monteiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monteiro but Monteiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santiago sizes up Monteiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monteiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monteiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monteiro stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chi Myong Monteiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chi Myong Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monteiro throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago misses with a looping right.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monteiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monteiro throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Monteiro blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monteiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santiago backs up against the cage.
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Monteiro swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Monteiro misses with the combination.
Monteiro dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Monteiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but Monteiro moves out of range.
Monteiro thuds his right hand into Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Monteiro sprawls well.
Monteiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
Monteiro misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Monteiro misses.
Monteiro misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Monteiro circles away.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Monteiro.
Monteiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
Monteiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monteiro digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
Monteiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Santiago should have avoided that one.
Monteiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Monteiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santiago misses with a combination
and Monteiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monteiro leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Monteiro misses.
Santiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chi Myong Monteiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santiago 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Joe Santiago!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Santiago!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Joe Santiago!
Joe Santiago wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnetti comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched. Gage Gagnetti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ninja Berto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Berto. No joy for Gagnetti on that attempt.
Gage Gagnetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berto cracks Gagnetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gagnetti motions for Berto to come forward. Gagnetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gagnetti scores with a takedown into Berto's guard.
Gagnetti is looking to work some ground and pound but Berto has wrist control.
Berto is trying to keep Gagnetti in close.
Gagnetti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gagnetti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berto keeping moving, preventing Gagnetti from controlling successfully.
Gagnetti throws a strike but Berto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto looking to pass the guard.
Gagnetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berto controls the pace.
Gagnetti keeping moving, preventing Berto from controlling successfully.
Berto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gagnetti kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berto stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnetti. Gagnetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gagnetti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Gagnetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berto scores with a head kick.
Gagnetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Gagnetti connects with the punch.
Berto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berto wants it to stay on the feet.
Gagnetti ducks right into an uppercut from Berto.
Gagnetti shoots in and drives through. Berto sprawls well.
Gagnetti is breathing heavily.
Gagnetti shoots in for a takedown but Berto shows good takedown defense.
Berto scores with a body shot.
Berto throws a leg kick which misses Gagnetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnetti tries to avoid it.
Berto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berto is looking to slow Gagnetti down with leg kicks.
Berto works over Gagnetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Berto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gagnetti at a distance.
Berto connects with a right hand. Gagnetti shakes it off.
Gagnetti looks for a takedown but Berto sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Berto.
Berto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Berto lands.
Berto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berto lands a lovely overhand right.
Berto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gagnetti is rocked!
Berto drops Gagnetti with a left and a right! Oh, Gagnetti is hurt - Berto dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Gagnetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gagnetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berto advances to full mount.
Berto working for a guillotine from mount but Gagnetti is in no mood to give up.
Gagnetti seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto controlling from the full mount.
Gagnetti tries to hold on but Berto pushes him away.
Berto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto controlling from the full mount.
Gagnetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berto lands with a shot to the body.
Gagnetti misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Gagnetti there.
Gagnetti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gagnetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Gagnetti misses with a leg kick
and Berto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gagnetti misses with a takedown
and Berto counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gagnetti!
Gagnetti is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Gagnetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oh Gagnetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnetti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gagnetti.
Gagnetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Berto tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnetti is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto wants to control from the top but Gagnetti keeps moving.
Berto looking to pass the guard.
Berto won't allow Gagnetti to sweep him here.
Berto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagnetti is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gagnetti has time to react.
That's two 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.
Gagnetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti tries for a takedown but Berto circles away easily
and Berto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gagnetti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Berto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gagnetti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gagnetti's knee momentarily.
Berto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Berto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagnetti's sensitive parts.
Berto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berto scores with a leg kick.
Berto jabs Gagnetti right on the nose. Gagnetti blinks but takes it well.
Berto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Berto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berto.
Berto tests Gagnetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berto jabs at Gagnetti's body.
Berto digs a good hook to Gagnetti's body.
Berto's corner calls for a 1-2. Berto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berto lands a head kick. Gagnetti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berto digs a good hook to Gagnetti's body.
Berto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berto.
Gagnetti misses with a takedown attempt
and Berto counters with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berto - that will leave a mark!
Berto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ninja Berto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gagnetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berto lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti has his takedown stuffed
and Gagnetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninja Berto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berto lands a head kick. Gagnetti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Berto scores with a punch to the head.
Berto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Berto misses.
Gage Gagnetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagnetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Berto finds it's way through Gagnetti's defenses.
No joy there for Berto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berto.
Berto lands a head kick. Gagnetti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gagnetti misses with an uppercut. Berto saw that one coming.
Berto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gagnetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Berto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gagnetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gagnetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berto counters with a good, hard body kick but Gagnetti shrugs it off.
Gagnetti moves out of range of the body kick from Berto.
Gagnetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gagnetti's knee momentarily.
Gagnetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gagnetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berto thumps Gagnetti with a low kick.
Berto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gagnetti. That did some damage!
Gagnetti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berto cracks Gagnetti with a good jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gagnetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Berto.
Berto scores with a nice body kick.
Gagnetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berto can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berto scoring well with a low kick there.
Berto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berto tries to bum rush Gagnetti with a series of wild strikes but Gagnetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagnetti with a poor takedown
and Berto counters with a low kick, right behind Gagnetti 's knee.
Berto lands a front kick.
Berto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnetti.
Berto throws a head kick that half lands.
Berto scores with a head kick.
Berto cracks a nice hook into Gagnetti's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berto.
Berto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gagnetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berto counters with a nice body shot.
Berto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gagnetti shoots and misses
and Berto counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Gagnetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Berto duly obliges.
Well,Gagnetti is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnetti.
Berto digs a good hook to Gagnetti's body.
Nice body punch from Berto.
Gagnetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berto can pounce on him.
Berto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gagnetti's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnetti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berto manages to get to full guard.
Berto is looking for a triangle but Gagnetti pushes his legs off easily.
Gagnetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gagnetti throwing strikes from guard but Berto blocks nicely.
Berto is looking for a triangle but Gagnetti pushes his legs off easily.
Gagnetti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gagnetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berto is keeping the position for now.
Gagnetti wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Gagnetti wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.
Gagnetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gagnetti is looking to work some ground and pound but Berto has wrist control.
Berto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gagnetti.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gagnetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berto counters with a left to the body.
Berto lands a high kick!
Ninja Berto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gagnetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berto. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berto can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berto.
Berto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage Gagnetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Berto as Gagnetti shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Berto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ninja Berto!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ninja Berto!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ninja Berto!
Ninja Berto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Angel - Massive Attack. 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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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A leg kick checked by Rodriguez.
Penn walks into a jab.
It looks like Paul Penn has been cut.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn leaning against his opponent.
Penn tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Nines Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Penn.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn is rocked!
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez dips a shoulder and cracks Penn with a mighty uppercut! Penn falls back against the cage and Rodriguez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Penn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rodriguez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nines Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Leclerc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Um Out. Leclerc comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Marseillaise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Oakley Bark has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oakley Bark seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philippe Leclerc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leclerc misses with a looping left.
Bark shoots in for a double leg but Leclerc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leclerc clobbers Bark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Bark misses.
Leclerc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Bark.
Leclerc throws a right hand that Bark ducks under and follows up with a left that Bark also avoids with ease.
Leclerc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leclerc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leclerc throws a nice looking combination but Bark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leclerc throws a hook but Bark avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bark is defended easily by Leclerc.
Bark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leclerc manages to avoid it.
Bark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leclerc misses with a body punch
and Bark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leclerc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bark.
Bark throws a looping overhand right but Leclerc ducks down to avoid it.
Leclerc misses the shot to the body.
Leclerc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bark doesn't seem bothered though.
Bark misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark shoots in for a takedown but Leclerc shows good takedown defense.
Bark moves out of range of the strikes.
Bark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leclerc.
Leclerc misses with a double jab
and Bark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philippe Leclerc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leclerc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bark backs up against the cage.
Leclerc looks to land a combination but Bark avoids it well.
Bark misses the shot to the body.
Leclerc misses with a shot to the body
and Bark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bark dips to his left and cracks Leclerc with an uppercut!
Bark thuds a left hand into Leclerc's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leclerc. Bark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leclerc did well to prevent Bark getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bark is trying to work for a kimura but Leclerc is defending well.
Leclerc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leclerc is looking to get back to is feet but Bark passes into side control.
Leclerc is trying to get back to his feet.
Bark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leclerc is trying to get back to his feet.
Leclerc looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leclerc is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bark taking a breather here.
Bark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bark tries for a kimura but Leclerc is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oakley Bark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leclerc misses with the combination.
Leclerc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leclerc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leclerc just misses with a punch to the body.
Leclerc misses with a jab to the body
and Bark counters with a straight right hand.
Leclerc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leclerc misses with a wild combination.
Leclerc slips a jab from Bark.
Bark throws a hook but Leclerc blocks it.
Bark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bark misses with a hook.
Bark lands a jab to the nose.
Leclerc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leclerc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bark moves away.
Leclerc jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Bark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leclerc misses the shot to the body.
Leclerc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leclerc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bark.
Bark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bark misses with a takedown attempt - Leclerc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leclerc leaves Bark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leclerc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leclerc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bark.
Bark throws a lazy right hand but Leclerc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leclerc misses the body punch
and Bark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bark.
Leclerc keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
Bark drops back looking for a leg! Leclerc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leclerc manages to kick Bark off! Bark jumps back into Leclerc's guard.
Leclerc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bark is controlling him.
Bark looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leclerc keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
Leclerc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leclerc can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leclerc throws a big shot that misses.
Leclerc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leclerc tries to avoid it but Bark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leclerc to the ground. Leclerc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leclerc cracks Bark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leclerc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philippe Leclerc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bark slips a jab and a cross from Leclerc.
Bark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leclerc.
Bark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leclerc's waist but Leclerc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bark off to one side.
A punch combination from Bark misses.
Leclerc throws a right and a left that Bark avoids nicely.
Leclerc lands a jab-cross combination.
Leclerc misses with a series of wild punches.
Bark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leclerc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bark rather than just go for the knockout.
Bark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leclerc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leclerc misses with the combination.
Leclerc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leclerc won't be happy with that.
Leclerc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leclerc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bark's guard! Nice work there by Leclerc!
Leclerc stopping the sweep attempt from Bark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leclerc is looking to stand up but Bark won't let him.
Leclerc wants to stand and escape but instead Bark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leclerc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bark is controlling him.
Leclerc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark trying to control but Leclerc is working from the bottom.
Bark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leclerc keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leclerc misses with a combination
and Bark counters with a takedown into side control.
Bark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leclerc, who protects the arm well.
Bark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leclerc is trying to buck Bark off.
Bark is trying to get an arm triangle but Leclerc is defending well.
Bark is looking to take a break and control but Leclerc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leclerc tries to escape but Bark is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oakley Bark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bark 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oakley Bark!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Oakley Bark!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Oakley Bark!
Oakley Bark wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trung Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
143 lbs
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138 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trung Lu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Poppenstuff!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Poppenstuff misses.
Lu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poppenstuff swings for the body but Lu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lu. Poppenstuff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poppenstuff lands with a nice body punch.
Poppenstuff staying out of range there.
Lu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A right-left combo lands from Poppenstuff.
The fighters circling - Lu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lu looks to land a combination but Poppenstuff avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff digs a good hook to Lu's body.
Lu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poppenstuff throws out the jab.
Poppenstuff lands a glancing blow to the side of Lu's head.
Lu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poppenstuff throws a jab when Lu was well out of range.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poppenstuff lands a nice hook to Lu's body. Lu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Poppenstuff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Lu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lu counters with a stiff right hand.
Poppenstuff scores with a jab. Lu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lu moves out of range as Poppenstuff strikes.
Lu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lu moves away from the strike by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poppenstuff is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff being controlled here, momentarily.
Lu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Lu passes into half guard.
Lu stops Poppenstuff from getting back to his feet.
Lu controlling the action here.
Lu is looking to advance position but Poppenstuff won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trung Lu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poppenstuff scores with a nice right hand.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Lu slips the punch.
Poppenstuff cracks Lu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poppenstuff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poppenstuff misses the body punch
and Lu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lu throws a leg kick but Poppenstuff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poppenstuff misses with a hook.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Lu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Poppenstuff misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Lu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff jabs Lu right on the nose. Lu blinks but takes it well.
Poppenstuff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poppenstuff is breathing heavily.
Lu clobbers Poppenstuff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poppenstuff is rocked!
Lu scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poppenstuff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Lu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poppenstuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lu somewhat.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lu counters with a beautiful punch that sends Poppenstuff to the canvas!
Poppenstuff is still in real trouble! Can Lu finish him?
Poppenstuff is looking to stand up but Lu isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poppenstuff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poppenstuff seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Lu content to stall in guard here.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lu trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppenstuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trung Lu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lu counters with a big uppercut that knocks Poppenstuff off his feet! Lu dives into side control looking to finish!
Poppenstuff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lu is controlling him well.
Lu controls the position from side control.
Lu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppenstuff keeps working.
Poppenstuff is trying to buck Lu off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff seems a little lost for a moment, as Lu dominates the positioning.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Trung Lu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No joy there for Poppenstuff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trung Lu is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Poppenstuff throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu slips under a jab from Poppenstuff.
Lu slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff looks to throw the jab but Lu is out of range.
Poppenstuff misses with a shot to the body
and Lu lands a stunning uppercut that sends Poppenstuff to the mat!
Lu stalling.
Lu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to his feet.
Lu controlling the action here.
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.
Poppenstuff wants to stand back up but Lu manages to pass into side control.
Lu taking a breather here.
Poppenstuff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trung Lu clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lu throws an overhand right that lands on Poppenstuff's shoulder, as Poppenstuff tries to avoid the shot.
Poppenstuff misses with a hook. Lu ducked under it nicely.
Poppenstuff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poppenstuff lands a jab to the head.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Lu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Lu counters with a beautiful punch that sends Poppenstuff to the canvas!
Poppenstuff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lu controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu won't allow Poppenstuff to get back to his feet.
Lu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poppenstuff wants to stand up but Lu is controlling him.
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.
Lu is standing up over Poppenstuff. Poppenstuff looks to escape but Lu dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff wants to get back to his feet.
Poppenstuff trying to remain calm as Lu controls from the top position.
Lu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Poppenstuff is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poppenstuff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lu.
Poppenstuff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lu is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Lu stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trung Lu had his way with Jamie Poppenstuff in that round.
That's time! Lu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lu throws a jab but it's blocked by Poppenstuff.
A left and a right from Poppenstuff both land. Nice combination.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Lu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lu also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Poppenstuff misses its intended target.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lu counters with a left to the body.
Lu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff looks to land a combination but Lu avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Poppenstuff.
Lu misses with a wild combination.
Lu misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poppenstuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Lu throws a hook but Poppenstuff avoids it easily.
Lu throws a shot from downtown. Poppenstuff moves away and avoids it.
Poppenstuff misses with a two punch combination.
That's two 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.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
enabling Lu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lu swings for the body but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Lu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lu counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
Lu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff counters with a series of strikes. Lu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lu throws a hook but Poppenstuff avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poppenstuff slips under a jab from Lu.
Lu dodges the punch combination from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a body punch but Lu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poppenstuff. Lu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lu throws a shot from downtown. Poppenstuff moves away and avoids it.
Poppenstuff throws a jab when Lu was well out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lu.
Trung Lu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Lu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poppenstuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppenstuff with a nice cross.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Lu with a series of wild strikes but Lu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lu avoids the body shot from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff misses with a two punch combination.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Lu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lu.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamie Poppenstuff.
Well Lu 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Trung Lu!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Trung Lu!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Trung Lu!
Trung Lu wins by unanimous decision!
Trung Lu retains his bantamweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skrypture - Look. James Po could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saguro Takada's chin.
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155 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Po!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saguro Takada!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Takada moves out of range of the leg kick from Po.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Po slips a straight right by Takada.
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Po leaves Takada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Po scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takada avoids the head kick by Po.
Takada checks a low kick from Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Takada throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Po blocks a jab.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Takada. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Po throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Takada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Po's waist but Po gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takada off to one side.
James Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Takada throws a combination that misses
and Po counters with a good low kick that Takada was not able to check.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Po counters with a head kick that drops Takada to the mat! Takada scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Po misses with a leg kick
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po misses with a straight right.
Takada misses with a double jab
and Po counters with a head kick that drops Takada to the mat! Takada scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Takada is rocked!
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Po bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takada checks a leg kick.
A jab from Takada misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po takes one to the side of the head.
Po is looking to score with low kicks.
Takada throws a series of punches but Po avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Takada misses.
Po fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
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!
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Po dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po wants to clinch.
Good work by Takada as he checks the leg kick.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po misses with a low kick.
Po stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Po wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po tries to clinch but Takada is having none of it.
James Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po throws a leg kick
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po feints and then cracks Takada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takada down.
Takada blocks a low kick nicely.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a sloppy head kick
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Po scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada takes one on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Po lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Po thuds his right hand into Takada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takada throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
Takada throws a series of punches but Po avoids them all with ease.
Takada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Po counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Po.
Takada blocking some punches.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Po 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.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Po counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po, right into the meat.
Po throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Takada misses with a combination
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws a leg kick but Takada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takada misses with a looping right.
Takada checks a leg kick nicely.
Po throws a leg kick
and Takada counters with a left and a right that stings Po.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
James Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Po lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Takada is predictable there
and Po counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Po misses with a hook. Takada ducked under it nicely.
Po throws a combination that misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Po.
Takada avoids the head kick by Po.
Takada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Po counters with a leg kick.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Po circles away quickly and effectively.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takada looks to land a combination. Po sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada misses with a double jab
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takada moves out of range of the strikes.
Po blocks a head kick by Takada.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Saguro Takada just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Po wants to clinch.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takada is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Takada throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws out a leg kick but Takada moves out of range and Po only half commits.
Po throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Po thows a leg kick but Takada checks it
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takada throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.
Takada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Takada throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Takada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Po. Po obviously looking to wear him down.
Po fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takada looks for the body kick but Po saw that one coming.
Po throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces Po off the cage and back into rage.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Po scores with a leg kick.
Takada misses with a kick to the body
and Po counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Po tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
A jab lands there for Po.
Takada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Po counters with an inside leg kick.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Po is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saguro Takada dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Po swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Po tried to score with a low kick but Takada checks it.
Po finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Po misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Po misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takada.
Takada tries for a takedown but Po circles away easily
and Po counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Po throws a leg kick that misses.
Po smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takada throws a front kick aimed at Po's knee but Po avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Po throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takada throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Po misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Takada blocks the low kick.
Takada defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po thumps Takada with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takada swinging wildly here.
Takada fails with a takedown attempt.
James Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Po is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
Takada scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Takada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Po wants to land a leg kick but Takada is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Takada misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Po 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James Po!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for James Po!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for James Po!
James Po wins by unanimous decision!
James Po retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Battle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VICTORY REMIX. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle scores with a shot to the body.
Hansen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Battle's calf.
Hansen slips a straight right by Battle.
Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battle connects with the punch.
Hansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battle lands with a good body shot.
Battle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Battle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Battle.
Battle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battle throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Battle throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen jabs at Battle's body.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen pushes Battle away with a front kick.
Battle is breathing heavily.
Hansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands with a kick to the temple. Battle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hansen.
Hansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hansen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen digs a good hook to Battle's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands a big head kick that sends Battle tumbling to the mat! Hansen takes a step backwards and waves Battle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Battle is rocked!
Hansen throws a shot to the body.
Oh Battle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hansen scoring well with a low kick there.
Battle seems to have got his legs back now.
Hansen throws a head kick but Battle moves out of range.
Hansen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hansen cracks Battle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hansen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Battle to stand back up!
Hansen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Battle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Hansen!
Gunnar Hansen is the new middleweight champion!
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