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UCLA 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flex Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez has chosen Twinz as his entrance music. Juan Jimenez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheeler is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jimenez throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Wheeler is working away.
Wheeler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheeler tries to get out of the position.
Jimenez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working.
Wheeler wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Jimenez wants to take a breather but Wheeler is having none of it.
Jimenez wants to work for an arm triangle but Wheeler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Wheeler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Wheeler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jimenez.
Wheeler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jimenez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Wheeler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wheeler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wheeler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jimenez for as long as he can get away with.
Wheeler trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control the position.
Wheeler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jimenez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez pushing down on Wheeler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jimenez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimenez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jimenez looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jimenez tries to control but Wheeler wriggling away.
Jimenez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez has hold of Wheeler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wheeler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wheeler is looking to get to half guard.
Wheeler wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Jimenez tries to control but Wheeler wriggling away.
Wheeler taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler tries to hold on but Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez has control of Wheeler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wheeler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wheeler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wheeler is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler can't escape the position.
Jimenez with shots to the head and body - Wheeler looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jimenez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wheeler is trying to force a seperation but Jimenez has the dominant position.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wheeler fails to pull guard.
Wheeler dodges an elbow strike from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez jumps into guard, dragging Wheeler to the mat.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Wheeler from standing up.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wheeler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wheeler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Jimenez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Wheeler.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jimenez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jimenez tries to move to mount but Wheeler blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wheeler stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wheeler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.
Jimenez moves into full mount!
Wheeler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jimenez.
Jimenez landing shots from mount.
Jimenez landing punches.
Jimenez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wheeler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jimenez prevents Wheeler from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jimenez.
Wheeler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wheeler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez unloads with some shots from mount but Wheeler bucks and avoids them well.
Wheeler tries to reverse the position but Jimenez maintains control.
Jimenez wants to control the action but instead Wheeler gets a body lock and reverses into Jimenez's guard! Nice work!
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Wheeler postures up in Jimenez's guard and throws a big left but Jimenez blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wheeler wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Jimenez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Wheeler to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Wheeler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jimenez tries to avoid it but Wheeler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jimenez to the ground. Jimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimenez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wheeler swivels and escapes.
Wheeler throws a body kick that misses.
Wheeler shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.
Jimenez scores with a takedown into Wheeler's guard.
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jimenez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wheeler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jimenez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wheeler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jimenez lets go of the hold and Wheeler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Grandmas house. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chase cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Z Pryde Simmons has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chase comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chase lands a right hook to the body.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Chase has Simmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chase.
Simmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chase tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chase scores with a jab. Simmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chase scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Chase stands up from Simmons's guard - Chase perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chase with a jab.
Z Pryde Simmons's cut is getting worse.
Chase is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase lands a nice hook to Simmons's body. Simmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chase dips to his left and cracks Simmons with an uppercut!
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Chase.
Chase pulls guard successfully.
Chase working a defensive guard here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase pushes Simmons off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chase lands a really nice looking cross but Simmons seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chase scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Z Pryde Simmons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chase lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Chase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeez, Z Pryde Simmons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chase lands an overhand right.
Chase scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simmons at a distance.
Chase lands a lovely overhand right.
Chase instigates a clinch.
Chase ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chase no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chase is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chase.
Chase trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Chase kicks Simmons off and gets back to his feet.
Chase jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Z Pryde Simmons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Denny Chase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Henderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Jameson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jameson is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson kicks off Jameson and gets to his feet.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jameson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jameson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jameson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jameson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
Jameson trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Jameson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jameson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jameson defends well.
Jameson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henderson wants to stand but Jameson is controlling the position.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Jameson pushes his legs off easily.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derrick Jameson.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Jameson content to control rather than advance.
Jameson is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Jameson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson is staying active underneath Jameson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jameson is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Jameson is controlling him well.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Jameson there.
Jameson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jameson stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Jameson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson has hold of Jameson's hands but Jameson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jameson winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson won't allow Jameson to pass to mount.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson stops Henderson from standing up.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jameson trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Jameson stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jameson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jameson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jameson connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Jameson is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jameson slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Henderson is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Jameson is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jameson wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Henderson is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Jameson is controlling him well.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jameson prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Derrick Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson has one foot on Jameson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jameson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Jameson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson trying to control the pace.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jameson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson kicks off Jameson and gets to his feet.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jameson has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Jameson trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Jameson won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Jameson's guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson stops Jameson from standing up.
Henderson gets to his feet - Jameson follows without any prompting.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson with good strikes from the mount here!
Jameson wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Jameson dominating with strikes here.
Jameson lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jameson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jameson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henderson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Henderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jameson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jameson scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Jameson counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jameson works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Jameson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameson circles away.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson is trying to stand back up but Jameson is controlling him
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Jameson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson stops Henderson from standing up.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jameson stops Henderson from standing up.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jameson wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jameson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants a takedown.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jameson won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jameson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Jameson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jameson tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Jameson unloading with bombs!
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jameson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jameson.
Jameson with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jameson tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Henderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jameson landing punches.
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jameson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jameson tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Derrick Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jameson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Jameson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and grace iballa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). grace iballa looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, grace iballa!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop swinging wildly here.
iballa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. iballa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop takes a swing at iballa's ribcage but misses.
Bishop cracks iballa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! iballa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bishop finish him?
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
iballa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iballa drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
iballa is rocked!
Bishop lands a brutal uppercut that launches iballa off his feet! iballa tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bishop!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sombilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Sombilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaewsamri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaewsamri slaps away a takedown attempt from Sombilla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaewsamri dodges the punch combination from Sombilla.
Sombilla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sombilla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaewsamri throws a head kick but Sombilla moves out of range.
Sombilla clinches up against the cage.
Sombilla tries to land a knee to the head but Kaewsamri blocks with his arms.
Sombilla wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaewsamri can't break the clinch.
Kaewsamri working hard to break the clinch.
Kaewsamri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaewsamri lands a jab to Sombilla's midsection.
Kaewsamri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sombilla misses with a double jab
and Kaewsamri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sombilla throws a combination that misses
and Kaewsamri counters with a two punch combo.
Sombilla is rocked!
Sombilla is breathing heavily.
Kaewsamri drops Sombilla with a big left hand! Sombilla is injured, injured bad! Kaewsamri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anuwat Kaewsamri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beerly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman Lang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beerly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Lang!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerly stuffs the takedown attempt from Lang. Lang gets slowly back to his feet.
Beerly misses with a head kick.
Beerly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beerly throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Beerly lands a big head kick that sends Lang tumbling to the mat! Beerly takes a step backwards and waves Lang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lang is rocked!
It looks like Herman Lang has been cut.
Lang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beerly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lang is working away from the top position though.
Lang wants to control but Beerly is keeping him busy.
Beerly is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Beerly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lang decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses.
Lang avoids the head kick by Beerly.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beerly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beerly is looking to clinch.
Anderson Beerly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beerly is breathing heavily.
Beerly throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beerly tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Beerly clinches.
Beerly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beerly misses with an elbow over the top.
Beerly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang avoids the head kick by Beerly.
Beerly throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Beerly misses with a head kick.
Beerly throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beerly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses.
Lang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beerly circles away.
Anderson Beerly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Lang.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Beerly.
Beerly darts in trying to clinch
and Lang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beerly's guard.
Beerly keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Lang wanted to stand there but Beerly had control of the position.
Beerly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang stands and throws Beerly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beerly is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Beerly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beerly is not content to let Lang control the position.
Beerly is looking for a sweep.
Beerly gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beerly is not content to let Lang control the position.
Beerly wants to improve his position but Lang is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beerly tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Beerly wants to control but Lang is keeping busy.
Beerly gets full guard.
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 Anderson Beerly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herman Lang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beerly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beerly slaps away a takedown attempt from Lang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beerly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beerly wants it to stay on the feet.
Lang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beerly avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson Beerly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Lang.
Lang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beerly throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Beerly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerly tries a head kick but it misses.
Beerly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lang's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beerly has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Beerly.
Beerly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerly misses with a knee to the head.
Beerly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beerly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Beerly lands but Lang takes it in his stride.
Beerly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beerly was covering up waiting for the punch and Lang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lang won't allow Beerly to sweep him here.
Beerly is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Lang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beerly is keeping the position for now.
Lang throwing strikes from guard but Beerly blocks nicely.
Lang wants to control from the top but Beerly keeps moving.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Beerly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beerly kicks Lang off and gets to his feet.
Lang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beerly wants to get back to full guard.
Beerly is refusing to be controlled, as Lang sits in half guard.
Beerly manages to get to full guard.
Beerly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerly is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beerly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beerly controlling the position.
Beerly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anderson Beerly.
Lang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beerly was covering up waiting for the punch and Lang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beerly 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.
Beerly pushes Lang off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Beerly.
Anderson Beerly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Beerly's head.
Herman Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beerly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beerly throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Beerly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lang prevents Beerly from improving his position.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Beerly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herman Lang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lang shoots for a takedown but Beerly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beerly throws a sloppy head kick
and Lang counters with a shoot takedown. Beerly fights it but they end up in guard.
Beerly keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass.
Beerly keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Beerly seems keen to control Lang's posture.
Lang throws a big right hand that misses.
Beerly seems keen to control Lang's posture.
Lang chips away with some ground and pound.
Lang postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beerly wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerly pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage.
Lang wants to control from the top but Beerly keeps moving.
Lang wants to pass the guard but Beerly is keeping the position.
Beerly has his hands on Lang's head, controlling the position.
Lang slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Lang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lang is looking for a kimura here.
Beerly is positioning himself well to prevent Lang advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beerly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beerly is pulling down on Lang's head. It's preventing any offense from Lang, at least for the moment.
Beerly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lang blocks a head kick by Beerly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang tries to clinch there but Beerly circles away.
Lang instigates a clinch.
Beerly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lang can't break the clinch.
Lang wants a takedown.
Beerly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beerly throws a head kick that misses.
Lang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beerly wants to control but Lang passes easily into half guard.
Lang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beerly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herman Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beerly is trying to get back to full guard.
Beerly is trying to stand back up but Lang is controlling him
Beerly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lang stands up and beckons Beerly to join him on the feet.
Beerly tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Anderson Beerly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beerly 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Beerly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donas Donicas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donicas has chosen Hyperpower - NIN as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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198 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donas Donicas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donicas as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Donicas sprawls well.
Donicas lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donicas's waist but Donicas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Donicas shows good takedown defense.
Donicas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Donicas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Donicas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donicas swivels and escapes.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donicas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Donicas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Donicas. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Donicas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donas Donicas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Donicas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donicas is looking to clinch.
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.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Donicas circles away easily
and Donicas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Donicas counters by clinching up.
Donicas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins has Donicas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donicas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donicas's efforts to push away.
Donicas has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins prevents Donicas from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donicas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donicas tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Donicas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Donicas counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Donicas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donicas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Donicas shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donicas defends it nicely.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donicas defends it nicely.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donicas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donicas defends it nicely.
Donicas rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donicas scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Donicas manages to get underhooks.
Donicas has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Donicas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donas Donicas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donicas.
Donicas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Donicas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donicas is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Donicas circles away and we're back to standing.
Donicas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Donicas tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donicas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donicas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Jenkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donicas did well to prevent Jenkins getting side control.
Donicas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Donicas wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins throwing shots but Donicas is blocking nicely.
Donicas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Donicas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Donicas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donicas defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Donicas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Donicas won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donicas has one foot on Jenkins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donicas avoids it really well and circles away.
Donicas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Donicas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Donicas is controlling the position.
Donicas has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donicas's efforts to push away.
Donicas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donicas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donicas avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donicas counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Donicas defending well.
Donicas is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donas Donicas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donicas sprawls well. Donicas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Donicas counters with a stiff right hand.
Donicas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Donicas tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donicas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donicas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donicas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donicas counters by clinching up.
Donicas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Donicas manages to get underhooks.
Donicas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donicas tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donicas to the ground. Donicas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Donicas.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Donicas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donicas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donicas tries to clinch up.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Donicas counters with a two punch combo.
Donicas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donicas keeps working.
Donicas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but Donicas is defending the strikes.
Jenkins wants to control but Donicas is keeping him busy.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Jenkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Donicas's head but Donicas avoids it well.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donicas moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Donicas shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donicas counters with a lovely straight right 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.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Donicas avoids it well.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donicas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donicas misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donicas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenkins tries to move to mount but Donicas blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donas Donicas.
I've got Donicas 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donas Donicas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck has chosen To Be Loved-Papa Roach as his entrance music. Paulo Koshcheck will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koshcheck in his tracks.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Koshcheck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koshcheck moves out of range as Tankard strikes.
Tankard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koshcheck as he avoids it easily.
Tankard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tankard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koshcheck tries to avoid it but Tankard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koshcheck to the ground. Koshcheck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koshcheck moves away from the strike by Tankard.
Tankard looks to land a left hand but Koshcheck moved out of range nicely.
Tankard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tankard but Tankard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koshcheck blocks a leg kick.
Tankard shoots in looking for a takedown. Koshcheck tries to sprawl out of it but Tankard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koshcheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Tankard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tankard throws a hook to the side of Koshcheck's head but Koshcheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Tankard misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tankard misses the target.
A head kick misses from Tankard.
Koshcheck is looking to clinch but Tankard is avoiding it.
Tankard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tankard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tankard throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Tankard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tankard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tankard wants to control but Koshcheck postures up.
Koshcheck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tankard to his feet.
Koshcheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tankard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tankard looks to throw the jab but Koshcheck is out of range.
Tankard looks to land a combination but Koshcheck avoids it well.
Tankard throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Tankard loads up on a big right hand but Koshcheck slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tankard thows a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it
and Koshcheck counters by moving into the clinch.
Koshcheck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tankard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koshcheck has Tankard pressed against the cage.
Tankard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankard misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koshcheck's elbow.
Tankard working hard to break the clinch.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tankard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankard stops a takedown attempt from Koshcheck.
Tankard is trying to force a seperation but Koshcheck has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Tankard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tankard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koshcheck prevents a body shot from Tankard.
Tankard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koshcheck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankard.
Tankard tries to break the clinch but Koshcheck is controlling the position.
Koshcheck is trying to drag Tankard to the mat but Tankard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tankard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koshcheck or not.
Tankard struggles to land a body shot inside as Koshcheck controls his hands.
Koshcheck is looking to control Tankard's arms but Tankard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koshcheck has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Tankard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koshcheck slips a straight right by Tankard.
Tankard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koshcheck defends it nicely.
Tankard misses with a hook. Koshcheck ducked under it nicely.
Tankard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tankard connects with a right hand. Koshcheck shakes it off.
Tankard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koshcheck slips under a jab from Tankard.
Koshcheck tries to close the distance and clinch but Tankard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard throws the left hand but Koshcheck avoids the punch easily.
Koshcheck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tankard.
Tankard looks to score with a jab to the body but Koshcheck is just out of range.
Tankard thows a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it
and Koshcheck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koshcheck.
Tankard tries a body shot but Koshcheck blocks it.
Tankard has a couple of punches blocked by Koshcheck.
Tankard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tankard misses with the head strike.
Tankard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koshcheck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tankard up against the cage.
Koshcheck taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tankard letting Koshcheck take a breather here.
Koshcheck looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankard wants to get back to striking at distance but Koshcheck won't allow it.
Tankard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankard throws a punch but it's blocked by Koshcheck.
Tankard breaks the clinch.
Tankard misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard has his takedown stuffed
and Koshcheck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tankard looks to throw a body kick
and Koshcheck counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Koshcheck.
Tankard throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tankard works over Koshcheck's head and body with a nice combination.
Tankard has his takedown stuffed
and Koshcheck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tankard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Tankard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankard misses with a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koshcheck wants to get up but he can't break Tankard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck postures up.
Koshcheck wants to get up but he can't break Tankard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshcheck stopping the sweep attempt from Tankard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Tankard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tankard. That's going to slow Koshcheck down.
Tankard lands with an uppercut that bounces Koshcheck off the cage and back into rage.
Tankard throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
Tankard misses with a kick to the body
and Koshcheck counters with a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tankard.
Tankard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koshcheck, who protects the arm well.
Tankard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard with the ground and pound but Koshcheck regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tankard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koshcheck's head.
Koshcheck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tankard.
Tankard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koshcheck is not content to let Tankard control the position.
Tankard throwing shots but Koshcheck is blocking nicely.
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.
Tankard trying to control the pace.
Tankard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koshcheck!
Tankard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tankard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koshcheck is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck blocking the ground and pound.
Tankard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koshcheck 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.
Tankard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tankard controlling the action here.
Tankard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard wants to control but Koshcheck is keeping him busy.
Koshcheck is trying to stand up here but Tankard is controlling him well.
Tankard content to control rather than advance.
Tankard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koshcheck wants to improve his position but Tankard is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koshcheck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tankard.
Tankard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koshcheck's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Tankard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tankard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankard throws a hook but Koshcheck blocks it.
Koshcheck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tankard.
Tankard throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koshcheck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tankard is proving hard to escape from.
Tankard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tankard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tankard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koshcheck is aware though and is defending well.
Tankard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard looking for a sweep. Not yet Tankard, not yet.
Tankard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koshcheck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tankard trying to control but Koshcheck postures up.
Tankard manages to get to full guard.
Koshcheck is looking to stand up but Tankard won't let him.
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.
Tankard looking for a sweep. Not yet Tankard, not yet.
Tankard is trying to hold Koshcheck in close to prevent damage but Koshcheck has managed to pass into half guard.
Tankard is looking to improve his position.
Koshcheck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tankard to stand up.
Tankard misses with a combination
and Koshcheck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard tries to get to full guard but Koshcheck has control of the leg.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tankard is pressing down on Koshcheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tankard trying to control the position.
Koshcheck wants to stand but Tankard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koshcheck stands up and waves to Tankard to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankard throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tankard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paulo Koshcheck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tankard tries to kick Koshcheck off but Koshcheck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tankard wants to get back to full guard.
Koshcheck is thwarting Tankard's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koshcheck slips a straight right by Tankard.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Tankard moves out of range.
Tankard thows a body shot but no joy.
Koshcheck leaves Tankard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tankard misses with a hook to the body
and Koshcheck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tankard is pressed up against the cage. Koshcheck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tankard down to the mat. Tankard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck has his takedown stuffed
and Tankard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tankard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koshcheck as he jumps to the side.
Tankard avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard misses with a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koshcheck slips under a jab from Tankard.
Tankard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koshcheck manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Koshcheck blocks the low kick.
Tankard feints and then cracks Koshcheck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koshcheck down.
Koshcheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tankard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koshcheck.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tankard. That's going to slow Koshcheck down.
Koshcheck checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tankard misses.
Tankard looks to score with a jab to the body but Koshcheck is just out of range.
Tankard misses with a low kick as Koshcheck jumps back.
Tankard throws a sloppy body shot
and Koshcheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck wants to stand but Tankard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tankard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koshcheck tries to stand but Tankard is controlling from the bottom.
Koshcheck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tankard misses
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick. That will keep Tankard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koshcheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tankard's waist but Tankard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koshcheck off to one side.
Luke Tankard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Koshcheck.
Koshcheck misses with a leg kick
and Tankard counters with a nice leg kick.
Paulo Koshcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koshcheck is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tankard misses with an uppercut. Koshcheck saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tankard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koshcheck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koshcheck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tankard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koshcheck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tankard won't be happy with that.
Tankard is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck wants to stand but Tankard has his arm trapped.
Tankard is trying to improve his position.
Luke Tankard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koshcheck wants to stand but Tankard is controlling his arm.
Tankard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koshcheck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tankard tries to reverse the position but Koshcheck maintains control.
Tankard tries to lock up and control but Koshcheck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tankard is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tankard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Tankard!
Luke Tankard retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Crawford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Crawford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice combination there by Jones.
David Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a nice hook to Crawford's body. Crawford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawford moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Paul Crawford has been cut.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Crawford crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Crawford is looking to close the distance but Jones sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Crawford crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Crawford is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). David Jones!
David Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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