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SPF 57 - We Are The Void PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Barker (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Barker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher clinches up with Barker and pushes him back against the cage.
Barker tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the cage and eventually Barker drops back down to his feet.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barker tries to circle away but Fisher has him pinned against the cage.
Barker is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisher has double underhooks.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher rushes Barker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Fisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisher scores a takedown into full mount!
Fisher punching from mount but Barker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barker tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker really wants to buck Fisher off and get back to his feet.
Fisher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Barker to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fisher controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a big elbow.
Fisher controlling the position easily from mount.
Barker is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker taking shots to the head.
Fisher looking to control but Barker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barker is on top in guard.
Fisher pulls Barker in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barker.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher tries to clinch but Barker is having none of it.
Barker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barker connects with a couple of short punches.
Barker passes Fisher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher!
Barker tries to push Fisher's head away but Fisher is holding on tight.
Barker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fisher is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fisher and Barker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fisher prevents Barker from improving position.
Barker has control of an arm but Fisher manages to advance to Barker's back!
Fisher working for a choke but Barker reverses nicely into Fisher 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Barker passes Fisher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fisher won't allow Barker to pass to mount.
Fisher has a hand on Barker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barker looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher tries to hold on but Barker pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barker working the ground and pound effectively.
Fisher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barker.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barker trying to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher tries to hold on but Barker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
Barker tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Fisher is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Barker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barker throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fisher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher lands a nice hook to Barker's body. Barker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fisher swinging wildly here.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barker connects with a nice looking jab.
Barker misses with an attempted mid kick.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher closes the distance and pushes Barker back into the cage.
Barker letting Fisher take a breather here.
Barker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fisher lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Fisher is stalling here. Barker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fisher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Barker.
Barker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fisher tries to bench press Barker off him but Barker keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker swings around for an armbar but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barker's guard.
Barker keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Barker is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker pushes Fisher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fisher.
Barker lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisher off the cage and back into rage.
Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Barker.
Fisher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Barker won't allow it.
Fisher gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking for subs off his back but Fisher has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barker is looking to get back to is feet but Fisher passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds 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... John Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donagh Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlosanko comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donagh Quinlan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinlan tries to bum rush Orlosanko with a series of wild strikes but Orlosanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinlan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlosanko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinlan misses with a wild combination.
Quinlan tries to bum rush Orlosanko with a series of wild strikes but Orlosanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlosanko defends it nicely.
Quinlan fails with a takedown attempt.
Quinlan swinging wildly here.
Quinlan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Quinlan.
Quinlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlosanko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlosanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinlan ducks under a wild hook from Orlosanko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan tried to score with a low kick but Orlosanko checks it.
Quinlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlosanko misses with a double jab
letting Quinlan counter with a right hand.
Quinlan misses with a combination
and Orlosanko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quinlan throws a lazy head kick
and Orlosanko counters with a three punch combo that has Quinlan backing up. Quinlan nods at Orlosanko to acknowledge the strikes.
Quinlan misses with a leg kick
and Orlosanko counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlosanko drops Quinlan with a left and a right! Oh, Quinlan is hurt - Orlosanko dives into side control looking to finish!
Quinlan is rocked!
It looks like Donagh Quinlan has been cut.
Orlosanko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quinlan is still in real trouble! Can Orlosanko finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinlan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orlosanko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quinlan seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinlan controls the position for a moment.
Orlosanko in side control, throwing shots but Quinlan defends.
Orlosanko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Quinlan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Orlosanko misses with the ground and pound.
Quinlan parries the strikes from Orlosanko easily there. Orlosanko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Quinlan to escape.
Orlosanko tries to move to mount but Quinlan blocks the move with his legs.
Quinlan can't do much from the bottom here.
Quinlan tries to buck Orlosanko off but Orlosanko is having none of it.
Orlosanko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Orlosanko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orlosanko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orlosanko decides to stand back up. Orlosanko steps back and let's Quinlan get back to his feet.
Quinlan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orlosanko counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko moves forwards but Quinlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamodev Orlosanko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlosanko misses with a two punch combination.
Orlosanko looks to land a combination but Quinlan avoids it well.
Good work by Orlosanko as he checks the leg kick.
Quinlan misses with a wild combination.
Orlosanko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quinlan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quinlan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orlosanko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orlosanko throws a combination that misses
and Quinlan counters with a series of strikes. Orlosanko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlosanko is breathing heavily.
Quinlan throws a nice looking combination but Orlosanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlosanko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quinlan misses with a double jab
letting Orlosanko counter with a right hand.
Donagh Quinlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlosanko throws a right hand that Quinlan ducks under and follows up with a left that Quinlan also avoids with ease.
Quinlan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlosanko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quinlan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quinlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlosanko counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlosanko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlosanko circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quinlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Orlosanko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlosanko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quinlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlosanko, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamodev Orlosanko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donagh Quinlan'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.
Quinlan misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinlan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orlosanko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinlan misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Orlosanko does no damage.
Quinlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlosanko counters with a series of strikes. Quinlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orlosanko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quinlan.
Quinlan tries to bum rush Orlosanko with a series of wild strikes but Orlosanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinlan looks for a takedown but Orlosanko sprawls well.
Orlosanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quinlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlosanko.
Quinlan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinlan is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Quinlan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlosanko counters with a three punch combo that has Quinlan backing up. Quinlan nods at Orlosanko to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamodev Orlosanko is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinlan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlosanko counters with a nice leg kick.
Orlosanko tries to clinch but Quinlan moves out of range.
A combination from Orlosanko does no damage.
Orlosanko dodges the punch combination from Quinlan.
Orlosanko avoids the head kick by Quinlan.
Quinlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinlan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlosanko counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlosanko tries to bum rush Quinlan with a series of wild strikes but Quinlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlosanko avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamodev Orlosanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donagh Quinlan.
Quinlan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlosanko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlosanko defends it nicely.
Orlosanko throws a right and a left that Quinlan avoids nicely.
Orlosanko scores with the left hand. Quinlan knows he should have avoided that one.
Quinlan misses with an uppercut. Orlosanko saw that one coming.
Quinlan lands a jab.
Quinlan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlosanko's waist but Orlosanko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quinlan off to one side.
Orlosanko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orlosanko looks to land a combination but Quinlan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlosanko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quinlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlosanko.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlosanko misses the target.
Orlosanko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinlan.
Quinlan misses with a combination
and Orlosanko counters with a straight right hand.
Quinlan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orlosanko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinlan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlosanko counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlosanko avoids the head kick by Quinlan.
Quinlan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Orlosanko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Quinlan.
Quinlan shoots in and drives through. Orlosanko sprawls well.
Orlosanko looks to throw the jab but Quinlan is out of range.
A combination from Quinlan does no damage.
Quinlan feints a jab promting Orlosanko to slip. Quinlan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orlosanko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orlosanko counters with a straight right hand.
Orlosanko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlosanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinlan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlosanko counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlosanko misses with a two punch combination.
Orlosanko throws a series of punches but Quinlan moves out of range.
Quinlan closes the distance and clinches up with Orlosanko, looking for a takedown. Quinlan pushes Orlosanko against the cage but Orlosanko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Quinlan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Orlosanko as Quinlan shoots in.
Orlosanko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Orlosanko.
Orlosanko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orlosanko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamodev Orlosanko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donagh Quinlan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Quinlan throws a combination that misses
and Orlosanko counters with a left and a right that stings Quinlan.
Quinlan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Orlosanko counter with a right hand.
Quinlan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlosanko stuffs the takedown attempt from Quinlan. Quinlan gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlosanko fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlosanko throws a combination that misses
and Quinlan counters with a straight right hand.
Quinlan scores with a jab.
Quinlan loads up on a big right hand but Orlosanko slips the punch.
Quinlan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quinlan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinlan misses with a wild combination.
Orlosanko loads up on a big right hand but Quinlan slips the punch.
Quinlan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Orlosanko to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinlan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlosanko counters with a left and a right that stings Quinlan.
Quinlan misses with a low kick.
Quinlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orlosanko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quinlan punishes Orlosanko's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinlan throws a combination that misses
and Orlosanko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quinlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlosanko swinging wildly here.
Quinlan throws a one two combo.
Quinlan lands with a hook. Orlosanko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan throws a series of punches but Orlosanko moves out of range.
Orlosanko swinging wildly here.
Orlosanko throws a shot from downtown. Quinlan moves away and avoids it.
Quinlan throws a combination that misses
and Orlosanko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlosanko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinlan counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlosanko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quinlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Quinlan clinches with his opponent.
Quinlan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlosanko avoiding damage as Quinlan throws knees to the body.
Quinlan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlosanko walks away with a smile on his face. Quinlan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlosanko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinlan.
Mamodev Orlosanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donagh Quinlan.
Orlosanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quinlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Quinlan. Those never looked like landing.
Quinlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlosanko circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlosanko throws a combination that misses
and Quinlan counters with a one-two to the body.
Quinlan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quinlan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quinlan misses with a takedown attempt - Orlosanko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlosanko misses with a combination
and Quinlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlosanko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quinlan throws a right and a left that Orlosanko avoids nicely.
Quinlan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlosanko.
Quinlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlosanko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinlan can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Quinlan.
Quinlan tries to bum rush Orlosanko with a series of wild strikes but Orlosanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Quinlan both land. Nice combination.
Quinlan wants to clinch
and Orlosanko counters with a left and a right that stings Quinlan.
Mamodev Orlosanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinlan is looking to clinch but Orlosanko is avoiding it.
Quinlan misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinlan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orlosanko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlosanko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlosanko swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinlan.
Quinlan tries to clinch but Orlosanko moves away
enabling Orlosanko to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinlan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quinlan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlosanko.
Quinlan throws a nice looking combination but Orlosanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamodev Orlosanko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlosanko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamodev Orlosanko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard comes into the arena with Frank The Tank blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aron Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard tries to clinch up.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Ricard tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
No joy there for Ricard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Ricard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard misses with the combination.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
A jab from Rogers does it's job there.
Ricard gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricard is keeping the position for now.
Ricard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers wants to stand but Ricard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ricard keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Ricard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ricard throws a one two combo.
It looks like Aron Rogers has been cut.
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!
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricard has time to react.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Rogers blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Ricard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ricard's brow.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch but Rogers keeps him there for the moment.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricard.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from Ricard.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers controlling the action here for a moment.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Rogers tries to stall but Ricard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ricard avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Ricard dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rogers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Ricard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Ricard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab-cross combination lands for Ricard and sends Rogers crashing to the mat! Ricard follows him down to the mat - Rogers regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ricard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricard escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ricard won't be happy with that.
Ricard is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Rogers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Ricard dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Ricard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ricard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers has Ricard pressed against the cage, preventing Ricard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricard avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Ricard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Ricard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ricard avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Ricard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricard avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Ricard tightens his grip and picks Rogers up, before dumping him to the ground. Rogers manages to land in guard.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ricard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Ricard does no damage.
Ricard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ricard. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Ricard improves position.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Ricard blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ricard tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricard is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Ricard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Ricard 's eye.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricard breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Rogers as he checks the leg kick.
Ricard misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ricard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Ricard blocks nicely.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers stands up from Ricard's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Rogers clinches up with Ricard and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers is trying to stall.
Ricard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Frank Ricard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricard throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Ricard tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aron Rogers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ricard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers pushes Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Ricard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ricard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ricard blocks the elbow strike.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricard's defenses.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Ricard blocks the elbow strike.
Ricard avoids the elbow strike from Rogers, against the cage.
Ricard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ricard has clasped his hands together around Rogers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Ricard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ricard throwing strikes but Rogers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ricard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers stands up.
Danga de danga de dang - Ricard scores with a four punch combination!
Ricard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers slips a straight right by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ricard won't be happy with that.
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!
Rogers working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses.
Ricard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ricard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricard is trying to break the clinch but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Ricard.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to escape.
Rogers stands up out of the half guard.
Ricard tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricard.
Ricard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ricard's knee momentarily.
Ricard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard shoots and misses
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Ricard blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricard blocks an elbow strike.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricard avoids it.
Ricard tries to break free but Rogers pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ricard dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Ricard wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ricard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Sin!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sin slips a jab and a cross from Noon.
No joy there for Noon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sin moves out of range as Noon strikes.
Sin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noon misses with a straight right.
Sin misses with a leg kick.
Noon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noon misses with a wild body shot.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Noon's shoulder, as Noon tries to avoid the shot.
Noon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Noon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Noon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noon misses with a looping left.
Sin throws the left hand but Noon avoids the punch easily.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noon.
Noon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Noon.
Noon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sin tries to clinch but Noon moves out of range.
Noon throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Sin finds it's target.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noon.
Noon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sin.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Noon.
Sin misses with a shot to the body
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
Sin lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noon, as that shot connected.
A big right from Sin misses.
Noon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noon is breathing heavily.
Noon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sin circles away quickly and effectively.
Noon tries to bum rush Sin with a series of wild strikes but Sin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avatar Noon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Sin as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Noon down.
Sin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noon takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Avatar Noon has been cut.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Noon's head but Noon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noon misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Noon avoids the head kick by Sin.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sin throws a sloppy head kick and Noon moves out of range easily.
Sin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noon avoids the body shot from Sin.
Sin swings for the body but Noon moves out of range.
Sin throws a head kick but Noon moves out of range.
Noon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sin to score with a decent uppercut.
Noon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Noon.
Sin moves away from the strike by Noon.
Sin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Noon slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Sin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noon drops his hands momentarily and Sin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sin lands with a right hand.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noon's head.
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Noon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin drops Noon with a beautiful combination! Noon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sin is looking for the KO!
Sin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noon.
Sin cracks Noon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Noon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sin finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Noon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin looks to land a right hand but Noon moved out of range.
Sin lands with a hook. Noon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avatar Noon's cut.
That's time! Noon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sin looks to land a left hand but Noon moved out of range nicely.
Noon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Noon takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin moves away from the strike by Noon.
Noon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sin clobbers Noon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sin misses with a body punch
and Noon counters with a stiff right hand.
Noon with a jab.
Noon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sin on the side of the head.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Noon tries to move into range but Sin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sin connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noon slips a straight right by Sin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sin thows a body shot but no joy.
Sin misses with a low kick.
Noon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sin throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Noon to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin landing knees to the head.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin tries to land knees in the clinch but Noon avoids the damage to the body.
Noon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sin works on Noon's body with a couple of short punches.
Sin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sin does it's job there.
Noon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Sin tenderised Noon's leg. Noon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Noon.
Sin scores with a sloppy right hand. Noon should have avoided that one.
Sin scores with a leg kick.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Noon.
Noon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sin scores with a hook to the body. Noon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noon ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Noon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sin catches Noon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Noon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Noon misses with a few strikes there.
Avatar Noon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Noon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sin takes a swing at Noon's ribcage but misses.
Noon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin slips a straight right by Noon.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws a body punch but Noon moves out of range.
Sin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Noon down.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Noon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Noon.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Noon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Noon's head.
Ryu Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noon takes one on the button.
Noon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Sin misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Noon ducks down to avoid it.
Sin throws a body punch but Noon moves out of range.
Sin scores with a one two! Noon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avatar Noon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sin lands with a nice body punch.
Sin slips a jab from Noon.
Noon ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Noon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sin counters with a nice leg kick.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noon under the eye.
Sin with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Noon's head but Noon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Noon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Noon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noon at a distance.
Noon moves away from the strike by Sin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sin. That's going to slow Noon down.
The crowd cheers as Sin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noon doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooh!!! Sin has knocked Noon down with a huge combo! Sin steps away and waves a wobbly Noon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Noon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Noon sprawling to the canvas! Noon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sin finish him?!
Oh Noon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noon blocks a head kick by Sin.
Noon seems to have got his legs back now.
Noon throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
Sin cracks Noon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sin lands a big head kick that sends Noon tumbling to the mat! Sin takes a step backwards and waves Noon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Noon throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sin.
Sin throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Sin swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sin clobbers Noon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sin lands with an overhand left.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noon.
Sin scores with a hook.
Sin takes the fight into the clinch.
Noon tries to circle away but Sin has him pinned against the cage.
Sin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noon is trying to break the clinch but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin breaks from the clinch.
Sin thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a big head kick that sends Noon tumbling to the mat! Sin takes a step backwards and waves Noon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sin lands a big right hand that sends Noon crashing to the mat! Sin stays standing though and waves Noon back to his feet!
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Noon's knee but Noon avoids it well.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Sin scores with a hook to the body. Noon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sin cracks Noon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Noon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sin finish him?
Noon throws a head kick that misses
and Sin counters with a crisp right that sends Noon to the canvas! Sin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Sin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Carr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Carr!
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, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carr closes the distance and clinches.
Carr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ranzi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ranzi avoiding damage as Carr throws knees to the body.
Carr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ranzi has him pressed against the cage.
Carr tries a knee to the head but Ranzi blocks it.
Ranzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carr's efforts to push away.
Carr has had enough of the clinch but Ranzi keeps him there for the moment.
Carr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a sloppy head kick and Ranzi moves out of range easily.
Carr throws a head kick but Ranzi moves out of range.
Elijah Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carr counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ranzi moves out of range as Carr throws a body kick.
Gian Matteo Ranzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ranzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ranzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Carr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ranzi darts in trying to clinch
and Carr counters with a left and a right that stings Ranzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carr misses with a head kick.
Ranzi wants to clinch
and Carr counters with a three punch combo that has Ranzi backing up. Ranzi nods at Carr to acknowledge the strikes.
Carr throws a right and a left that Ranzi avoids nicely.
Carr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ranzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi closes the distance but Carr moves to the side
and Carr counters with a head kick.
Ranzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carr counters with a straight right hand.
Carr scores with a punch to the head.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Ranzi wants to clinch but Carr slips to the side
and Carr moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr jumps into guard, dragging Ranzi to the mat.
Carr wants to stand up but Ranzi is controlling him.
Ranzi 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.
Carr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ranzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ranzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carr is keeping the position for now.
Ranzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ranzi, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Carr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ranzi wants to clinch
and Carr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carr is pushing down on Ranzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ranzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Carr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ranzi looks to clinch
and Carr counters with a one-two to the body.
Ranzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ranzi tries to clinch up
and Carr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ranzi won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr works to advance to full mount. Ranzi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ranzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Ranzi has given up his back. Will we see Carr going for some submissions?
Carr doesn't have the hooks in and Ranzi manages to turn into his guard.
Ranzi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carr!
Carr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Carr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws a series of punches but Ranzi avoids them all with ease.
Carr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ranzi darts in trying to clinch
and Carr counters with a good, hard body kick but Ranzi shrugs it off.
Carr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ranzi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi moves to clinch but Carr breaks away
and Carr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ranzi thinking.
Carr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ranzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carr is trying to control the action in half guard but Ranzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ranzi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ranzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carr works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Carr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Ranzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr tries to bum rush Ranzi with a series of wild strikes but Ranzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr connects with a high kick.
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick from Carr lands but Ranzi takes it in his stride.
Carr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carr.
Carr darts in and clinches Ranzi up against the cage.
Carr can't break the clinch.
Carr tries to break free but Ranzi pushes him back against the cage.
Carr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ranzi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carr tries to land knees in the clinch but Ranzi avoids the damage to the body.
Ranzi has Carr pressed against the cage, preventing Carr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ranzi keeps control of Carr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ranzi tries to pull guard but Carr won't allow it.
Carr breaks from the clinch.
Gian Matteo Ranzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws out a leg kick but Ranzi moves out of range and Carr only half commits.
Carr connects with a leg kick. Ranzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carr shoots in for a double leg but Ranzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carr tries to land a front kick but Ranzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ranzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carr counters with a leg kick.
Carr throws a series of punches but Ranzi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr tries a head kick but it misses.
Carr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ranzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carr lands a high kick!
Carr throws a right hand that Ranzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ranzi also avoids with ease.
Carr misses with a series of wild punches.
Carr throws a push kick but Ranzi slaps the foot to one side.
Carr throws a push kick but Ranzi slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ranzi checks a low kick from Carr.
Carr throws a sloppy head kick and Ranzi moves out of range easily.
Carr is looking to slow Ranzi down with leg kicks.
Carr closes the distance and clinches.
Carr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ranzi misses with the head strike.
Carr avoids a wild elbow strike from Ranzi.
A right hook to the body lands for Ranzi.
Elijah Carr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carr looking to throw knees to the head but Ranzi is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Carr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Carr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzalo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikisch comes to the cage accompanied by Skillet - Hero. Gonzalo Hernandez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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223 lbs
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24
221 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Art Nikisch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonzalo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikisch wants to clinch.
Nikisch misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Nikisch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Nikisch misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikisch misses the target.
Nikisch tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Nikisch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Nikisch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hernandez is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikisch moves away.
Nikisch tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikisch misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Nikisch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nikisch tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Nikisch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikisch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez wants to control but Nikisch is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikisch is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nikisch avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikisch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikisch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nikisch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Nikisch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Nikisch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikisch manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nikisch working a defensive guard here.
Nikisch has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez won't allow Nikisch to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikisch's head.
Nikisch working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikisch working a defensive guard here.
Nikisch keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Nikisch is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
Art Nikisch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikisch tries to clinch up
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikisch moves to clinch but Hernandez breaks away
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working Nikisch over with strikes.
Nikisch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nikisch is holding on to half guard well.
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!
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Nikisch is defending well.
Nikisch is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikisch is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikisch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzalo Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikisch in his tracks.
Nikisch looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Nikisch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nikisch tries to clinch
and Nikisch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Art Nikisch has been cut.
Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikisch is rocked!
Nikisch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh Nikisch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikisch looking to control.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikisch keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Nikisch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nikisch seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikisch keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikisch has his feet on Hernandez's thighs here. He's pushed Hernandez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hernandez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Nikisch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bunkers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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193 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkers moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Bunkers throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva cracks Bunkers with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunkers, right into the meat.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunkers throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bunkers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunkers misses with a straight right.
Bunkers checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunkers did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bunkers's thigh. Bunkers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkers is keeping the position for now.
Silva trying to control but Bunkers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkers looking to control.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Bunkers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunkers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunkers has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkers is keeping the position for now.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bunkers throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Silva tries to work over Bunkers's front leg with a kick but Bunkers checks it.
Bunkers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunkers is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Bunkers moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Bunkers has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Bunkers. That snapped Silva's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Bunkers. Those never looked like landing.
Bunkers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva works on Bunkers's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunkers tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Bunkers can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunkers tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Bunkers's ribcage. Bunkers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bunkers looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Bunkers is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Bunkers into the cage.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunkers working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunkers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Bunkers.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunkers backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand into Bunkers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunkers's gas tank.
Bunkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Bunkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva is leaning against Bunkers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunkers backwards.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva wants the takedown. Bunkers is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bunkers's guard against the cage.
Bunkers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bunkers is not content to let Silva control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bunkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Bunkers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkers tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Bunkers stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bunkers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is pulling down on Bunkers's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunkers, at least for the moment.
Bunkers pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Bunkers postures up.
Bunkers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bunkers preventing the sweep.
Bunkers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bunkers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bunkers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Bunkers has control of the leg.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunkers pulls his head out easily.
Bunkers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is not content to let Bunkers control the position.
Bunkers works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bunkers works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bunkers landing shots from mount.
Bunkers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Bunkers's guard. A big mistake from Bunkers there, giving up the dominant position!
Bunkers trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bunkers trying to control the position.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bunkers trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is thwarting Bunkers's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bunkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bunkers tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Bunkers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunkers is looking to reverse the position.
Bunkers being controlled for a moment.
Silva trying to control the position but Bunkers is working away.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Bunkers tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers is not content to let Silva control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bunkers tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunkers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries for a kimura but Bunkers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunkers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunkers trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Bunkers wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunkers trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunkers wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Bunkers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bunkers.
Bunkers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is controlling Bunkers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Bunkers is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunkers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bunkers is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkers wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Xtanspel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xtanspel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whitesnake - Here I go again. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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22
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Xtanspel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Ray!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray motions for Xtanspel to come forward. Ray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ray defending well as Xtanspel loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Xtanspel misses its intended target.
Xtanspel missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray slips under a jab.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ray moves away from the strike by Xtanspel.
A punch combination from Xtanspel misses.
Frank Xtanspel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xtanspel lands a head shot.
Xtanspel scores with the left hand. Ray knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Xtanspel throws a hook to the side of Ray's head but Ray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xtanspel connects with a looping right hand.
Xtanspel just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Xtanspel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Xtanspel saw that one coming.
Xtanspel lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Frankie Ray has been cut.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xtanspel.
Ray slips under a jab.
Xtanspel throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Xtanspel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a left to the body.
Xtanspel misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel sizes up Ray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ray misses with a hook. Xtanspel ducked under it nicely.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xtanspel.
Ray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Xtanspel blocking some punches.
Ray keeps control of Xtanspel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Xtanspel.
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with a shot to the body
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xtanspel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xtanspel moves away.
Xtanspel misses the shot to the body.
Ray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xtanspel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xtanspel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Xtanspel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray scores with a hook to the body. Xtanspel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xtanspel wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.
Xtanspel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ray manages to mount him!
Ray trying to control but Xtanspel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel is looking to get to half guard.
Ray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xtanspel is trying desperately to improve position.
Xtanspel tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xtanspel is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xtanspel tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Xtanspel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Ray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xtanspel connects with a nice looking jab.
Ray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xtanspel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray thows a huge punch but Xtanspel dodges it nicely.
Ray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xtanspel tries to kick Ray off but Ray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ray tries to pass to full mount but Xtanspel defends it.
Ray prevents Xtanspel from standing back up.
Xtanspel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray throwing shots but Xtanspel is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xtanspel won't allow Ray to pass to mount.
Ray stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xtanspel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray misses with an uppercut.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xtanspel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xtanspel tries a low kick but Ray avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xtanspel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xtanspel misses with a looping right.
Xtanspel throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Xtanspel slips the punch.
Xtanspel misses with a hook to the body
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xtanspel throws out the jab.
Xtanspel takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Ray misses.
Ray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ray shoots and misses
and Xtanspel counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
Ray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown but Xtanspel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xtanspel misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Xtanspel is out of range.
Xtanspel misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel throws a chopping leg kick but Ray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xtanspel throws a hook but Ray avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Xtanspel.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Ray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xtanspel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xtanspel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ray.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Xtanspel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Xtanspel down.
Xtanspel defending against the ground and pound.
Xtanspel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ray wants to control but Xtanspel is keeping him busy.
Ray is trying to ground and pound but Xtanspel uses the momentary lack of control by Ray to regain half guard.
Ray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xtanspel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Ray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Xtanspel tries to bum rush Ray with a series of wild strikes but Ray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel throws a big shot that misses.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ray.
A big right from Xtanspel misses.
Xtanspel lands a nice shot to the body.
Xtanspel swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Xtanspel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xtanspel thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray feints and then cracks Xtanspel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xtanspel down.
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!
Xtanspel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Xtanspel misses.
Xtanspel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray tries to land a body kick
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Xtanspel does no damage.
Xtanspel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ray counters with a nice leg kick.
Xtanspel looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xtanspel.
Xtanspel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xtanspel tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xtanspel tries to land a leg kick but Ray saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ray counters with a single leg into guard. Xtanspel didn't expect that.
Xtanspel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ray's guard.
Xtanspel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Xtanspel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Xtanspel pushes down on Ray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xtanspel wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Frankie Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ray.
Xtanspel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xtanspel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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 because Frank Xtanspel just wasn't active enough.
Ray walks into a straight right hand from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with a few strikes there.
Xtanspel throws a combination that misses
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Xtanspel as he connects with a hook.
Xtanspel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Ray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xtanspel misses with an uppercut. Ray saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Xtanspel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xtanspel connects with a right hand. Ray shakes it off.
Xtanspel slaps away a takedown attempt from Ray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xtanspel misses with a two punch combination.
Xtanspel with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Xtanspel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xtanspel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Xtanspel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). makunouchi comes into the arena with sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. manny makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manny makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
makunouchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strife moves into the clinch successfully.
Strife looking to throw knees to the head but makunouchi is blocking nicely.
Strife lands on the inside with an uppercut.
makunouchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Strife.
Strife slows down the pace here.
Strife misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by makunouchi.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strife trying to land knees to the body.
Strife lands a shoulder strike.
makunouchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for manny makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
makunouchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strife avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strife misses with the head strike.
Strife lands a left hand.
makunouchi tries to pull guard but Strife won't allow it.
A short left from Strife.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strife throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but makunouchi blocks it with crossed arms.
makunouchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
makunouchi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strife walks away with a smile on his face. makunouchi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but makunouchi pushes him off.
makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strife buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
Strife throws a body punch but makunouchi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Strife.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on makunouchi's shoulder, as makunouchi tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by makunouchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Strife which made him look bad.
makunouchi throws a leg kick
and Strife counters with a body kick.
makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Strife drives through and clinches with makunouchi against the cage.
Strife just leaning against makunouchi, taking a breather.
Strife using the Thai plumb to throw knees but makunouchi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strife breaks the clinch.
makunouchi tries to keep at a distance but Strife has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strife manages to break the clinch.
makunouchi shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife connects with a solid leg kick.
Strife throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by makunouchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife lets loose with a powerful body kick. makunouchi will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strife.
Strife scores with a nice strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for makunouchi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Strife connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between makunouchi's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife forces makunouchi back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Strife as the two fighters clinch.
makunouchi avoiding damage as Strife throws knees to the body.
Strife stalling in the clinch.
Strife breaks the clinch.
Strife lands with a slapping head kick.
Strife bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strife bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of makunouchi's head.
Strife scores with a crisp jab that stopped makunouchi in his tracks.
Strife swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by makunouchi.
Strife closes the distance and pushes makunouchi back into the cage.
Strife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
makunouchi is rocked!
It looks like manny makunouchi has been cut.
Strife breaks the clinch.
Strife fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strife has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strife, right into the meat.
makunouchi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife catches makunouchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strife moves into the clinch.
Strife leaning against his opponent.
Strife unloads a knee to the mid-section. makunouchi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strife with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strife.
Strife landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strife.
Strife breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strife scores with the left hand. makunouchi knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of makunouchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strife - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife jabs at makunouchi's body.
manny makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife throws a quick head kick that skims the top of makunouchi's head.
makunouchi misses with a combination
and Strife counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Strife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on manny makunouchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strife fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strife digs a good body shot into makunouchi's ribs.
Strife with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Strife. Beautiful body shot.
John Strife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
makunouchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strife bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of makunouchi's head.
Strife connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
manny makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
makunouchi misses with a double jab
and Strife counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strife jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strife connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
makunouchi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Strife gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! makunouchi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Strife!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robot Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robot Joe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey scores with a shot to the body.
Joe misses with a low kick as Grey jumps back.
Grey avoids the head kick by Joe.
Joe has Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joe as Grey tries to tie him up.
Joe has Grey pressed against the cage, preventing Grey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
Grey misses with a punch on the inside.
Grey trying to stall but Joe improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Grey misses.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grey avoids it really well and circles away.
Grey misses the jab.
Joe throws a chopping leg kick but Grey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grey is able to avoid easily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Grey.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Grey tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily
and Joe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grey!
Grey is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Grey tries to lock up and control but Joe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grey tries to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Joe has a good base and remains in mount.
Grey is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe controlling the pace for now.
Grey wants to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Joe has hold of Grey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grey because Joe loaded up on that one.
Grey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Joe has a good base and remains in mount.
Joe tries to control but Grey wriggling away.
Grey is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Joe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grey tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
Joe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joe 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.
Grey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joe trying to control but Grey is having none of it.
Joe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robot Joe 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Grey misses the target.
Grey throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Grey misses with a looping left.
Joe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe thumps Grey with a low kick.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grey.
Desmond Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe moves away from the strike by Grey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joe, right into the meat.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Grey off balance momentarily.
Grey misses with a straight left.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joe!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joe counters with a good low kick that Grey was not able to check.
Joe lands a head kick. Grey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Desmond Grey has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Grey misses.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grey defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grey keeping control of the position.
Joe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robot Joe!
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