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LACF 6 Moving On Up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight comes to the cage accompanied by 300 violin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braithweight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kai Gi!
Kai Gi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Braithweight lands with some strikes.
Kai Gi is working to get back to half guard.
Braithweight manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kai Gi to take his back!
Kai Gi showing good submission defense here.
Kai Gi rolls, trying to escape but Braithweight keeps control of the position.
Braithweight gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braithweight has Kai Gi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Braithweight has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kai Gi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Braithweight gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pebble Braithweight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rollsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova Luu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Rollsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kova Luu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu clinches up with Rollsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rollsson jumps guard but Luu stands there with Rollsson around his waist. Rollsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luu breaks the clinch.
Rollsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luu tries to avoid it but Rollsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luu to the ground. Luu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like John Rollsson has been cut.
John Rollsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollsson is defended easily by Luu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rollsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollsson.
Rollsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luu!
Rollsson goes for an armbar but Luu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollsson is controlling Luu's posture.
Luu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollsson has his hands on Luu's head, controlling the position.
Rollsson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luu wants to control from the top but Rollsson keeps moving.
Luu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kova Luu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Rollsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Luu which made him look bad.
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.
Rollsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Luu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rollsson is in Luu's guard.
Luu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rollsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rollsson shrugs it off.
Luu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu trying to control but Rollsson is having none of it.
Luu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Luu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Luu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Luu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu looking to finish with strikes here!
Luu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luu looking to finish with strikes here!
Luu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Luu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rollsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luu pinned against the cage. Luu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rollsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luu pushes Rollsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rollsson shoots in for a takedown but Luu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rollsson closes the distance and clinches up with Luu, looking for a takedown. Rollsson pushes Luu against the cage but Luu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rollsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Luu both land. Nice combination.
Luu forces Rollsson back against the cage and clinches.
Rollsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rollsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luu smiles and moves away.
Luu fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Luu is defending well.
Rollsson working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rollsson's guard! Nice work there by Luu!
Rollsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rollsson tries to get out of the position.
Luu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luu is breathing heavily.
Luu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rollsson has Luu pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Luu wants to control from the top but Rollsson keeps moving.
Luu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luu postures up in Rollsson's guard and throws a big left but Rollsson blocks it.
Rollsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kova Luu.
Luu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollsson.
Luu slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luu closes the distance and pushes Rollsson back into the cage.
Rollsson tries to pull guard but Luu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rollsson drops back down to his feet.
Luu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Luu manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu controlling the position.
Luu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rollsson to his feet.
Rollsson fails to land the takedown.
Luu scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luu pinned against the cage. Luu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollsson.
Luu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rollsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rollsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rollsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rollsson's guard! Nice work there by Luu!
Luu wants to get up but he can't break Rollsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Luu passes Rollsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Luu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luu wants to stand but Rollsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rollsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two 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.
Rollsson is trying to control but can't.
Luu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollsson defends it well.
Rollsson trying to control here.
Luu thows a huge punch but Rollsson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollsson to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kova Luu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luu wants to stand and escape but instead Rollsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rollsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Luu is retaining full guard.
Rollsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rollsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luu has escaped and now he's on top!
Luu is fighting to break Rollsson's control of his arms but Rollsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollsson keeping moving, preventing Luu from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rollsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Luu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derice Sanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derice Sanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanka fails with the takedown.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long looks to land a combination but Sanka avoids it well.
Sanka ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Long stuffs the takedown.
Long attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to clinch but Sanka is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Long.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long swings for the body but Sanka moves out of range.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derice Sanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Sanka or perhaps it was just good defense by Long which made him look bad.
Long throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanka.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long throws a series of punches but Sanka avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Long. No joy for Sanka on that attempt.
Long misses with the combination.
Long misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Long dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Long misses with a double jab.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Long tries to clinch but Sanka is having none of it.
Alex Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long throws a right and a left that Sanka avoids nicely.
Long is looking to land body kicks.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Sanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Sanka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanka slips under a jab.
Long tries to clinch up but Sanka circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanka shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Long tries to clinch but Sanka is having none of it.
Sanka fails to land the takedown.
Long explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanka.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Long tries to clinch up but Sanka circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derice Sanka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long clobbers Sanka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Long connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Long stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Long scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alex Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long tries to land a front kick but Sanka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long connects with a single shot there.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanka.
Sanka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sanka with that takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanka dodges the punch combination from Long.
Sanka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derice Sanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanka looks for a takedown but Long sprawls well.
Sanka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Long sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanka somewhat.
Long misses with a hook.
Long lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Derice Sanka has been cut.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a low kick as Sanka jumps back.
Sanka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Long lands.
Sanka slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Sanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Long looks to land a right hand but Sanka moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derice Sanka'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. This is the final round!
Sanka swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long is looking to land body kicks.
Long throws a series of punches but Sanka moves out of range.
Jab from Long.
Long stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Long.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanka takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long misses with a body kick.
Long looks to land a combination but Sanka avoids it well.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but Sanka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Long throws a right and a left that Sanka avoids nicely.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long lunges at Sanka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanka's hand.
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanka!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long working Sanka over with strikes here.
Long prevents Sanka from getting the reversal.
Long has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanka's face.
Sanka 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.
Sanka wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Long.
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. Long connects with a nice short shot to Sanka's temple.
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!
Sanka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Long 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanka has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long trying to control but Sanka is working from the bottom.
Sanka can't keep his opponent in guard - Long advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanka wants to get back to full guard.
Long slips a nice elbow through Sanka's hands, connecting with Sanka's forehead.
Long looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Long is nestled in close to Sanka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alex Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanka moves into full guard.
Long sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Long stands up and waves to Sanka to follow him.
Derice Sanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Long has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Long!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Hornitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Austin (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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Hornitos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Austin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin crunches a lovely knee into Hornitos's ribcage.
Austin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Austin wants the takedown. Hornitos is fighting it off but Austin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hornitos's guard against the cage.
Hornitos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Austin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hornitos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornitos has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Hornitos.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hornitos tries for a takedown but Austin manages to get underhooks.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hornitos takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hornitos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Austin stalling the fight.
Hornitos takes an elbow to the temple.
Hornitos can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Hornitos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornitos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornitos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Austin!
Austin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornitos scoring with strikes but Austin is staying in there.
Hornitos lands with some strikes.
Hornitos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Austin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hornitos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hornitos cracks Austin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Austin looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornitos lands a nice shot to the head.
Hornitos working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornitos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Austin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornitos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hornitos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Austin hang on?
Hornitos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Hornitos with good strikes from the mount here!
Hornitos lands a big elbow.
Hornitos scoring with strikes but Austin is staying in there.
Hornitos unloading with bombs!
Hornitos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hornitos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hornitos cracks Austin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Austin taking shots to the head.
Hornitos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Austin is rocked!
Hornitos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornitos lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Austin! Hornitos sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Austin and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Hornitos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between the man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, the man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Redondo with that takedown attempt.
Redondo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but man avoids it really well and circles away.
Redondo avoids the head kick by man.
Redondo fails with a takedown attempt.
the man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Redondo.
Redondo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with man but man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redondo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redondo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redondo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. man tries to avoid it but Redondo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag man to the ground. man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redondo looks gassed!
Redondo shoots in and drives through. man sprawls well.
Redondo shoots in but no luck this time.
man lands with a slapping head kick.
man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and man wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from man.
man throws a head kick that misses.
Kelvin Redondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redondo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
man scores with a head kick.
man throws a head kick that Redondo semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
man stuffs the takedown.
Redondo takes a kick to the side of the head.
man throws a head kick but Redondo moves out of range.
man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
man throws a sloppy head kick and Redondo moves out of range easily.
Redondo avoids the head kick by man.
Redondo shoots for a takedown but man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redondo avoids the head kick by man.
man stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from man.
man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redondo will feel that in the morning.
man tries a head kick but it misses.
man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redondo takes a kick to the side of the head.
man throws a nice head kick!
Redondo fails with a takedown attempt.
man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redondo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redondo blocks a head kick by man.
Redondo avoids the head kick by man.
No luck for Redondo with that takedown attempt.
man throws a head kick but Redondo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
man tries a head kick but it misses.
Redondo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the man dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
man tries a head kick but it misses.
Redondo avoids the head kick by man.
Redondo shoots in for a takedown but man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
man connects with a high kick.
man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and man wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from man.
man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redondo.
the man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Redondo.
Redondo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redondo shoots in for a double leg but man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo tries for a takedown but man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
man throws a head kick that misses.
Redondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. man defends it nicely.
man misses with a head kick.
Redondo shoots for a double leg takedown but man sprawls well. He's pushed Redondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from man.
man stuffs the takedown.
man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo shoots for a double leg takedown but man sprawls well. He's pushed Redondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
the man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redondo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
man throws a nice head kick!
man throws a head kick but Redondo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redondo.
Redondo takes a kick to the side of the head.
man throws a head kick that misses.
Redondo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. man looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
man struggling a bit here.
Redondo working the ground and pound.
Redondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by man, who protects the arm well.
Redondo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, man has escaped the position, nice work there.
man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redondo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
man wants to control but Redondo postures up.
man is letting Redondo control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Redondo has hold of man's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! man tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Redondo cranks the arm and man screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from man, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kelvin Redondo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Can't take the sky from me. 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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174 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michaels is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as Reynolds sits in half guard.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.
Michaels is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Michaels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.
Michaels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynolds kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Michaels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michaels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds uses his free foot to push down on Michaels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Michaels.
Reynolds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reynolds sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reynolds throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Michaels is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Michaels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Michaels is rocked!
Reynolds postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Michaels out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Reynolds goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mal Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terron Cabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trapt--Sound Off. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terron Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Cabal looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Cabal moves away and avoids it.
Cabal moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Cabal shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabal. Cabal gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Junior lands a big uppercut and Cabal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cabal looks OK. Junior waves Cabal back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabal bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Junior comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cabal falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cabal was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadik Junior!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Ripko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Sutkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripko comes to the cage accompanied by Doctor P - Sweet Shop. Sutkin has chosen 7000 над землёй as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlton Ripko!
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, Valery Sutkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Sutkin.
Sutkin lands with a nice combination. Ripko backs away looking to recover.
Sutkin looks to land a body kick but Ripko moved away.
Sutkin lands the left hand.
Sutkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Sutkin tries to work over Ripko's front leg with a kick but Ripko checks it.
A punch combination from Sutkin misses.
Sutkin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ripko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ripko duly obliges.
Ripko lands a body shot.
Sutkin looks gassed!
Ripko with a nice cross.
A combination from Ripko does no damage.
Ripko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ripko connects with a solid leg kick.
Sutkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sutkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sutkin is rocked!
Ripko lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sutkin crumples to the floor! Ripko milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlton Ripko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slawek Tall (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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193 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slawek Tall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withrow lands a jab to the head.
Withrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Withrow throws a good cross that connects.
Withrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Slawek Tall has been cut.
Tall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Withrow can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Withrow misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Withrow.
Withrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Tall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Withrow misses with a few strikes there.
Withrow dips to his left and cracks Tall with an uppercut!
Tall slips a jab and a cross from Withrow.
Withrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Withrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tall.
Withrow swinging wildly here.
Withrow throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Withrow throws a head kick that Tall semi-blocks.
Withrow misses with a head kick.
Tall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Slawek Tall's cut even more.
Withrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Withrow does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Withrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tall circles away quickly and effectively.
Withrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tall's head.
Tall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Withrow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Withrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Withrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Withrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Withrow both land. Nice combination.
The cut above Slawek Tall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Withrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow throws a head kick that half lands.
Withrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Withrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Withrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Withrow thows a body kick. Tall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Withrow throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Withrow.
Tall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Withrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slawek Tall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Withrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slawek Tall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Withrow!
Jack Withrow retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Vatali has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Vatali seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
199 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William O Leary!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali misses with a hook.
O Leary misses with a body shot.
O Leary lands with a good body shot.
O Leary throws a right and a left that Vatali avoids nicely.
Vatali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Leary is fending him off so far but Vatali persists. Nope, O Leary circles away and we're back to standing.
Vatali avoids the body shot from O Leary.
O Leary looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatali is just out of range.
Vatali thuds a left hand into O Leary's body.
O Leary looks to throw the jab but Vatali is out of range.
O Leary tries to bum rush Vatali with a series of wild strikes but Vatali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Leary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Leary tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vatali is in O Leary's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Leary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vatali being controlled here momentarily.
Vatali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Leary keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vatali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Leary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vatali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Leary 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.
O Leary keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Leary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Leary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Leary misses with a hook.
Vatali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Leary thuds his right hand into Vatali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
O Leary misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Vatali.
O Leary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vatali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatali jumps into guard, dragging O Leary to the mat.
O Leary lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vatali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Leary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Leary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Leary seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vatali 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.
O Leary won't allow Vatali to sweep him here.
Vatali controls O Leary momentarily but O Leary frees himself.
O Leary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Vatali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Leary defends well.
O Leary wants to pass the guard but Vatali is keeping the position.
Vatali keeping moving, preventing O Leary from controlling successfully.
Vatali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vatali keeping moving, preventing O Leary from controlling successfully.
Vatali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vatali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Vatali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William O Leary was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice body punch from Vatali.
O Leary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
William O Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Leary looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatali is just out of range.
O Leary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatali.
Vatali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O Leary is trying to defend but Vatali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
O Leary is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William O Leary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
That's time! Vatali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vatali wants to clinch.
Vatali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vatali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Leary doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Vatali.
O Leary throws a hook but Vatali blocks it.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for O Leary. That snapped Vatali's head back.
O Leary throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatali.
Vatali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O Leary is trying to defend but Vatali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vatali throws a strike but O Leary avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vatali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali wants to control from the top but O Leary keeps moving.
Vatali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vatali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vatali looking to pass the guard.
Vatali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Leary is refusing to be controlled, as Vatali sits in half guard.
Vatali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Leary defends it well.
O Leary is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is looking to control Vatali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Leary avoid being mounted?
Vatali wants to pass the guard but O Leary is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vatali lands a nice short elbow.
O Leary trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Leary keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vatali wants to pass the guard but O Leary is keeping the position.
O Leary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vatali.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but O Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatali got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Leary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vatali has managed to get both his arms back between O Leary's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali with a nice head shot there.
Vatali is looking to work some ground and pound but O Leary has wrist control.
O Leary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vatali manages to get himself to full guard.
O Leary must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vatali 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.
O Leary trying to control but Vatali is working from the bottom.
Vatali is trying to keep O Leary in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vatali is on top in guard.
Vatali throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vatali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Leary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatali circles away quickly and effectively.
Vatali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Leary.
Vatali moves away from the strike by O Leary.
Good shot there by Vatali.
A swing and a miss from O Leary.
A punch combination from Vatali misses.
Nice shot by Vatali.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Leary throws a jab when Vatali was well out of range.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vatali working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but O Leary slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Vatali throwing shots but O Leary is blocking nicely.
Vatali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe Vatali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vatali trying to advance position but O Leary counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but O Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Leary keeping full guard, as Vatali tries to pass.
O Leary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vatali is one step ahead there.
O Leary wants to hit a switch here but Vatali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for O Leary there!
O Leary regains 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.
Vatali misses with a head shot. O Leary uses the momentum to regain guard.
O Leary is trying to keep Vatali in close.
Vatali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Leary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Leary keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
O Leary keeping full guard, as Vatali tries to pass.
O Leary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali postures up in O Leary's guard and throws a big left but O Leary blocks it.
O Leary wants to sweep here but Vatali controlling him for the moment.
Vatali wants to control from the top but O Leary keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Leary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vatali throws a one two combo.
Vatali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from O Leary. Those never looked like landing.
Vatali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Leary moves away.
Vatali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vatali slips a jab from O Leary.
Vatali slips under a jab from O Leary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Leary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Leary struggling a bit here.
Vatali working the head with strikes.
Vatali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
O Leary manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Leary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vatali winds up and cracks O Leary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vatali wants to pass the guard but O Leary is defending well.
O Leary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vatali.
Vatali is pressing down on O Leary's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Leary is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Leary slaps away a takedown attempt from Vatali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Leary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatali.
Vatali throws a front kick aimed at O Leary's knee but O Leary avoids it well.
O Leary misses with a double jab.
Vatali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatali. O Leary does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Leary throws a hook but Vatali blocks it.
O Leary tries to keep at a distance but Vatali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vatali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Leary or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatali.
Vatali goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Leary prevents it.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Leary lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Leary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatali or not.
O Leary is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
O Leary misses with some punches.
O Leary throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Leary is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Leary.
Vatali looking to throw knees to the head but O Leary is blocking nicely.
O Leary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Leary.
Vatali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatali looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vatali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from O Leary.
Good body shot from Vatali.
O Leary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Leary just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Leary lands a left hand.
O Leary is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vatali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Leary throws and elbow that misses. Vatali uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O Leary's guard. Nice move by Vatali!
Vatali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Leary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vatali scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali looking to sit in guard and control but O Leary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vatali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vatali has O Leary pulled in close to control his posture.
Vatali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Leary stopping the sweep attempt from Vatali.
O Leary is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William O Leary was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big right from O Leary misses.
Vatali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Leary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Leary misses with a straight right.
O Leary misses with a looping left.
O Leary works the jab nicely.
O Leary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vatali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vatali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
William O Leary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vatali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Leary misses with a jab to the body
and Vatali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from O Leary.
Vatali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Learys head.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Leary is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from O Leary as the two fighters clinch.
O Leary managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatali misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
O Leary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O Leary is trying to stall.
O Leary lands with a left to the head.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Leary working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from O Leary.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Leary avoids it.
A shot in the inside from O Leary.
O Leary managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
O Leary avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Leary.
O Leary is working Vatali over against the cage.
O Leary is trying to maintain a safe position but Vatali gets an underhook and turns O Leary into the cage.
Vatali tries to work over O Leary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatali being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Vatali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vatali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Leary lands with a hook. Vatali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Leary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatali avoids the body shot from O Leary.
Vatali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Leary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vatali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
William O Leary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Leary throws a series of punches but Vatali moves out of range.
O Leary with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vatali throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Leary.
Vatali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Leary misses with a straight right.
O Leary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vatali is looking to wear down O Leary with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Leary is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vatali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. O Leary was covering up waiting for the punch and Vatali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vatali advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing O Leary to regain full guard.
O Leary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Leary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O Leary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vatali throwing strikes from guard but O Leary blocks nicely.
O Leary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
William O Leary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
O Leary wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vatali throwing strikes from guard but O Leary blocks nicely.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. William O Leary wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vatali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Leary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Leary misses with a body punch
and Vatali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vatali lands with a hook. O Leary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Leary misses with a two punch combination.
Vatali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vatali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Leary throws out the jab.
Vatali lands a right hook to the body.
Vatali ducks under a wild hook from O Leary.
Vatali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Leary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vatali counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali rushes O Leary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but O Leary avoids the damage to the body.
O Leary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Leary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatali blocks an uppercut.
O Leary trying to stall but Vatali improves his position.
Nice body punch from Vatali.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Leary.
O Leary misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Leary.
Vatali looking for a takedown.
Vatali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatali.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatali obliges.
Vatali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vatali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatali prevents a body shot from O Leary.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vatali lands a body punch.
Vatali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
O Leary avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vatali manages to end up in side control.
O Leary wants to control but Vatali postures up.
Vatali scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Leary is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vatali 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
Joe Vatali retains his light heavyweight title!
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