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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LJ Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LJ Gibbs. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougie Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LJ Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Gibbs shoots in.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dougie Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Dougie Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LJ Gibbs.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Gibbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson throws a hook but Gibbs avoids it easily.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Gibbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Gibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Gibbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibbs is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferguson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs preventing the sweep.
Ferguson has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs stops Ferguson from standing up.
Gibbs gets to his feet - Ferguson follows without any prompting.
Gibbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibbs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Gibbs pushes his legs off easily.
Gibbs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Gibbs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
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.
Ferguson working for a triangle but Gibbs defends it easily.
Gibbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibbs stands up from Ferguson's guard - Gibbs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Gibbs feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Gibbs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gibbs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Ferguson.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gibbs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ferguson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferguson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but Ferguson defending well.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
Gibbs not doing much here.
Gibbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Gibbs eventually gives up the hold.
Gibbs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Gibbs looking to finish Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gibbs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gibbs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gibbs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gibbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gibbs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibbs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gibbs looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Gibbs counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs clinches with his opponent.
Gibbs tightens his grip and picks Ferguson up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferguson manages to land in guard.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibbs scores with a four punch combination!
Gibbs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibbs lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibbs defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Gibbs is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibbs trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Gibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gibbs shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Gibbs scores a takedown into full mount!
Ferguson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibbs has escaped and now he's on top!
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibbs defends it easily.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Gibbs trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibbs trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Dougie Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibbs feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibbs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferguson working for a triangle but Gibbs defends it easily.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibbs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gibbs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferguson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gibbs! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). LJ Gibbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mojo Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mojo Dojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dojo is looking to clinch.
Dojo moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Dojo.
Dojo has Silva pressed against the cage.
Silva gets through Dojo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dojo tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Dojo is struggling to control the position.
Dojo has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dojo takes a shot to the head.
Dojo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Dojo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mojo Dojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dojo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Dojo around his waist. Dojo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Dojo misses with a punch to the body.
Dojo successfully pulls guard.
Dojo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dojo is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dojo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dojo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dojo tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dojo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Dojo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dojo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dojo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dojos head.
Dojo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Dojo around his waist. Dojo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Dojo blocks with his arms.
Silva landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dojo tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dojo avoids it.
Dojo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dojo up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dojo tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
A short right from Silva.
Dojo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Dojo around his waist. Dojo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dojo avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Dojo working hard to break the clinch.
Dojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Dojo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Dojo stalling against the cage.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Dojo trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dojo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dojo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dojo won't be happy with that.
Dojo tries to control but Silva manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tightening his grip on Dojo, looking for the choke.
Dojo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Dojo.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dojo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dojo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojo chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dojo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dojo from controlling successfully.
Dojo wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dojo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dojo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Dojo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dojo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva pushes Dojo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dojo trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dojo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Dojo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mojo Dojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dojo wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Dojo.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva is leaning against Dojo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva pushes Dojo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva is leaning against Dojo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dojo up against the cage.
Dojo pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dojo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Silva prevents Dojo from improving his position.
Dojo is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Dojo wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dojo kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva wants to stall.
Dojo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dojo drags the fight down to the ground.
Dojo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Dojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dojo tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dojo darts in trying to clinch
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dojo tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Dojo successfully pulls guard.
Dojo pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Dojo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dojo 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dojo is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dojo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dojo is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dojo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dojo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dojo struggling a bit here.
Dojo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dojo wants to control but Silva postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dojo looks to clinch
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dojo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Dojo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva drives through and clinches with Dojo against the cage.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Dojo tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mojo Dojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dojo is defending well for now.
Dojo gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dojo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dojo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dojo has a takedown stuffed.
Mojo Dojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dojo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Dojo fails with the takedown
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Dojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dojo tries to clinch up
and Silva moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a body punch.
Dojo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dojo being controlled against the cage.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dojo backwards.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dojo fails to pull guard.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva keeps control of Dojo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Dojo's head.
Dojo fails to pull guard.
Dojo can't get the takedown.
Dojo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dojo jumps guard but Silva stands there with Dojo around his waist. Dojo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chael Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammond Chese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hammond Chese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hawks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chese avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chese was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawks throwing strikes from guard but Chese blocks nicely.
Chese wants to stand and escape but Hawks is having none of it.
Chese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawks on the ground.
Hawks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawks has Chese in his guard.
Chese wants to pass the guard but Hawks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chese content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chese wants to stand but Hawks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawks looking to control.
Hawks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hawks wants to get back to his feet but Chese is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chese tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawks is retaining full guard.
Hawks wants to stand up but Chese is controlling him.
Chese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Hawks or perhaps it was just good defense by Chese which made him look bad.
Chese could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hawks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chese has managed to clinch.
Hawks is trying to break the clinch but Chese is controlling him.
Chese has hold of one of Hawks's legs. Hawks is fighting the takedown attempt but Chese gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chese trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hawks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawks wants to stand up but Chese is controlling him.
Chese thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawks striking off his back but it's not causing Chese any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chese clinches up with Hawks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chese wants a takedown but no success here.
Chese prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammond Chese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hawks.
Chese stops a takedown attempt from Hawks.
Hawks looks gassed!
Hawks has Chese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Chese.
Hawks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chese has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chese gets underhooks to prevent Hawks's takedown attempt.
Chese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chese scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawks dives in and grabs Chese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chese pushes down on Hawks's head and hops out.
Chese moves into the clinch successfully.
Chese has clasped his hands together around Hawks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hawks is trying to work for a sweep but Chese has mounted him!
Hawks is in a horrible position here. Chese smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawks wants to control but Chese is having none of it.
Chese postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawks looks a forlorn figure.
Hawks is desperately trying to improve his position but Chese has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammond Chese dominated that round.
That's time! Chese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawks is looking to land body kicks.
Hawks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chese tries to roll over but Hawks keeps him under control.
Chese kicks Hawks off and gets back to his feet.
Chese slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chese keeps Hawks at a distance using the push kick.
Chese misses with a straight right.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses.
Chese moves into range and clinches up with Hawks.
Chese looking to throw knees to the head but Hawks is blocking nicely.
Hawks wants to break free but Chese has control.
Hawks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chese tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chese being controlled against the cage.
Hawks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawks working aggressively here.
Chese stops a takedown attempt from Hawks.
Hammond Chese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hawks.
Hawks goes for a takedown attempt but Chese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chese shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawks is trying to defend but Chese finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawks trying to hold on to Chese's head to control him but Chese postures up.
Chese trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chese landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chese wants to pass the guard but Hawks is defending well.
Hawks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chese manages to mount him!
Hawks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hawks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawks trying to control but Chese postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chese pulls his head out easily.
Chese controlling the action here.
Chese throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawks trying to hold on to Chese's head to control him but Chese postures up.
Hawks is looking to escape.
Hawks looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawks tries for a takedown but Chese circles away easily
and Chese counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hawks is trying to control but can't.
Chese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chese prevents Hawks from standing back up.
Hawks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chese content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammond Chese dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hawks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chese counters by clinching up.
Hawks can't get the takedown.
Chese prevents Hawks from breaking the clinch.
Hawks jumps guard.
Hawks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chese throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chese trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chese has managed to get both his arms back between Hawks's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chese landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chese is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawks has wrist control.
Chese prevents Hawks from getting back to his feet.
Hawks looking to control.
Chese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chese trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Chese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chese has managed to get both his arms back between Hawks's legs - danger averted.
Hawks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hawks.
Chese wants to control but Hawks is keeping him busy.
Hawks sneaks out the side door and pushes Chese away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks wants to clinch.
Chese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawks's sensitive parts.
Chese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chese defends it nicely.
Hammond Chese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hawks.
Chese darts in and clinches Hawks up against the cage.
Hawks gets control of Chese's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawks being controlled here, momentarily.
Chese drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hawks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chese has Hawks in his guard.
Ryan Hawks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks working some strikes from top position.
Hawks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammond Chese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawks throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hawks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammond Chese!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes into the arena with You're going down blaring out of the sound system. Dan Wagner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Canadian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Zombie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zombie's head backwards.
Zombie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wagner wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie tries to clinch
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Zombie is avoiding it.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Wagner clinches.
Wagner is working Zombie over against the cage.
Zombie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Zombie blocking some punches.
Zombie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zombie looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zombie tries to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner presses Zombie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Zombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wagner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zombie is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dan Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Zombie.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Wagner prevents Zombie from breaking the clinch.
Wagner pushes Zombie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Wagner.
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Wagner has the dominant position.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zombie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wagner has double underhooks.
Zombie tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Zombie drops back down to his feet.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Zombie fails to pull guard.
Zombie jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Zombie around his waist. Zombie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Wagner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner clinches up with Zombie and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
The referee calls for Wagner to work.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Zombie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Zombie is breathing heavily.
Zombie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner moves into the clinch.
Wagner pushes Zombie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Zombie looking for a takedown.
Dan Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Zombie.
Zombie tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Zombie drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Wagner has Zombie pressed against the cage, preventing Zombie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zombie fails to pull guard.
Wagner presses Zombie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Zombie tries to circle away but Wagner has him pinned against the cage.
Wagner has Zombie pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wagner for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zombie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stalling.
Zombie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zombie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wagner counters by clinching up.
Zombie tries to break free but Wagner pushes him back against the cage.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zombie.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch but Wagner keeps him there for the moment.
Wagner lands a left hand.
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.
A bit of stalling here from Wagner.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Zombie's takedown attempt.
Wagner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zombie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling him.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Zombie is trying to break free.
Zombie fails to pull guard.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dan Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zombie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zombie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wagner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zombie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wagner smiles and moves away.
Wagner works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zombie keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wagner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie tries to break the clinch but Wagner is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Zombie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wagner tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie scores with a jab to the head.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
Zombie wants to clinch but Wagner slips to the side
and Wagner counters by moving into the clinch.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Zombie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wagner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zombie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wagner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zombie's efforts to push away.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zombie working hard to break the clinch.
Zombie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zombie is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zombie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wagner has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Zombie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wagner won't allow it.
Canadian Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zombie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Zombie tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dan Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Zombie.
Zombie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wagner has double underhooks.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Zombie tries to circle away but Wagner has him pinned against the cage.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Zombie's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zombie.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Zombie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Wagner.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Wagner!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Lightning does the work as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good knees
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zero gets a takedown into half guard.
Zero is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Zero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zero wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooks!
Zero is working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Zero working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks is in no mood to give up.
Brooks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zero has control of Brooks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brooks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zero is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brooks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brooks!
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zero working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Zero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
Zero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top!
Zero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Zero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brooks has his hands clasped together but Zero extends an breaks Brooks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between peter griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Mitichyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). griffin comes to the cage accompanied by That's gangsta - Bun B. Mitichyan has chosen Highlight and Demo Reel as his entrance music. peter griffin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, peter griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Mitichyan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin is looking to slow Mitichyan down with leg kicks.
Mitichyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says griffin as he avoids it easily.
Mitichyan avoids the body shot from griffin.
Mitichyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by griffin.
griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitichyan.
griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Mitichyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
peter griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mitichyan backs up against the cage.
Mitichyan swinging wildly here.
griffin connects with a nice cross there... Mitichyan is looking wobbly and griffin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mitichyan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - griffin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). peter griffin!
peter griffin retains his lightweight title!
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