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Crucible VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thai Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai Chung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thai Chung!
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, Mason Skipper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skipper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung wants to sweep but no luck.
Skipper looking to pass the guard.
Chung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skipper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skipper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skipper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skipper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skipper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skipper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skipper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chung looking for submissions off his back.
Skipper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung actively working from the bottom here.
Skipper stops Chung from getting back to his feet.
Skipper is working for a submission of some sort.
Skipper looks gassed!
Chung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skipper wants to pass the guard but Chung is keeping the position.
Chung has his foot on Skipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skipper works his way back into a safe position though.
Chung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skipper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chung has escaped and now he's on top!
Skipper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skipper prevents Chung from improving his position.
Skipper passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skipper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Skipper wants to take his opponent's back but instead Chung manages to regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skipper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skipper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skipper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chung is just riding it out for now. Skipper eventually gives up the hold.
Chung wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skipper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chung is just riding it out for now. Skipper eventually gives up the hold.
Skipper 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Skipper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Skipper. No joy for Chung on that attempt.
Skipper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skipper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chung wants to get back to his feet but Skipper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skipper advances to half guard.
Skipper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chung defends it well.
Skipper is thwarting Chung's attempts to control the position.
Chung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skipper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skipper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skipper.
Skipper 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skipper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skipper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skipper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chung is trying to stand up here but Skipper is controlling him well.
Skipper seems to be working for a kimura but Chung defends the submission attempt.
Skipper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chung is just riding it out for now. Skipper eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chung is looking for a triangle but Skipper pushes his legs off easily.
Skipper drops back looking for a leg! Chung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chung manages to kick Skipper off! Skipper jumps back into Chung's guard.
Skipper tries to free his leg and advance position but Chung is retaining full guard.
Skipper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skipper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chung is just riding it out for now. Skipper eventually gives up the hold.
Skipper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chung defends it well.
Skipper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Skipper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skipper scores with a takedown into Chung's guard.
Skipper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skipper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skipper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skipper has Chung in his guard.
Chung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skipper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skipper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason Skipper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skipper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Skipper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Skipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skipper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skipper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chung is working to get back to half guard.
Chung has left one of his arms exposed and Skipper doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Chung screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Skipper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nimor Imphraezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenn Christophersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nimor Imphraezel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nimor Imphraezel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nimor Imphraezel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenn Christophersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imphraezel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imphraezel misses the shot to the body.
Christophersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Imphraezel pinned against the cage. Imphraezel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Imphraezel.
Christophersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imphraezel lands with a right hand.
Christophersen wants to clinch.
Christophersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Imphraezel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Imphraezel gets a clinch.
Christophersen can't get the takedown.
Christophersen wants a takedown.
Nimor Imphraezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenn Christophersen.
Christophersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imphraezel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christophersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imphraezel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imphraezel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imphraezel misses with a wild body shot.
Imphraezel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imphraezel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imphraezel showed some decent athleticism there.
Christophersen looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christophersen wants to improve his position but Imphraezel is controlling well.
Imphraezel trying to control the pace.
Imphraezel uses his free foot to push down on Christophersen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Christophersen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imphraezel looking to secure an arm triangle but Christophersen defends it well.
Christophersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Imphraezel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Christophersen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Imphraezel looking to secure an arm triangle but Christophersen defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christophersen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Imphraezel. What's that going to do exactly?
Christophersen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Imphraezel.
Imphraezel has hold of Christophersen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Christophersen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Christophersen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Christophersen is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imphraezel throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Christophersen has his hands clasped together but Imphraezel breaks the hold and Christophersen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Imphraezel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nimor Imphraezel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnel Matandang Mongoloid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintin Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matandang Mongoloid comes to the cage accompanied by 2 legit to quit- MC Hammer. Quintin Vera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnel Matandang Mongoloid!
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, Quintin Vera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matandang Mongoloid fails with the takedown.
Matandang Mongoloid shoots in but no luck this time.
Vera gets the takedown into side control.
Vera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matandang Mongoloid some visible discomfort.
Vera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matandang Mongoloid gets back to half guard.
Matandang Mongoloid trying to hold on to Vera's head to control him but Vera postures up.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying to get back to full guard.
Vera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera thows a huge punch but Matandang Mongoloid dodges it nicely.
Vera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matandang Mongoloid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matandang Mongoloid misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matandang Mongoloid's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matandang Mongoloid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matandang Mongoloid looks a forlorn figure.
Matandang Mongoloid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matandang Mongoloid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matandang Mongoloid is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Matandang Mongoloid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matandang Mongoloid wants to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Vera.
Vera looks gassed!
Vera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matandang Mongoloid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vera landing shots from mount.
Vera with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matandang Mongoloid gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying to get back to full guard.
Vera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matandang Mongoloid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matandang Mongoloid wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Vera.
Vera is looking for a kimura but Matandang Mongoloid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vera to get the leverage.
Matandang Mongoloid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vera passes to full mount!
Vera landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintin Vera 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.
Matandang Mongoloid tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matandang Mongoloid taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Vera trying to control the action but Matandang Mongoloid is working from the bottom.
Matandang Mongoloid taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Vera passes to side control.
Vera lands an elbow.
Vera is putting a hurting on Matandang Mongoloid here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vera lands some shots froms side control.
Vera cracks Matandang Mongoloid with a big elbow.
Matandang Mongoloid is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vera landing a few strikes.
Vera cracks Matandang Mongoloid with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying to buck Vera off.
Vera has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Matandang Mongoloid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vera with good strikes from the mount here!
Vera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vera prevents Matandang Mongoloid from getting the reversal.
Quintin Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matandang Mongoloid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Matandang Mongoloid regains half guard.
Matandang Mongoloid trying to hold on to Vera's head to control him but Vera postures up.
Vera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matandang Mongoloid is looking to escape.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying to control but can't.
Vera working Matandang Mongoloid over with strikes.
Vera works his way into full mount!
Matandang Mongoloid working to try and regain half guard.
Vera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matandang Mongoloid is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera scoring with strikes but Matandang Mongoloid is staying in there.
Matandang Mongoloid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintin Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matandang Mongoloid. Vera shrugs it off though.
Matandang Mongoloid throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Quintin Vera has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Matandang Mongoloid.
Matandang Mongoloid throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Vera. No joy for Matandang Mongoloid on that attempt.
Vera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matandang Mongoloid takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matandang Mongoloid takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matandang Mongoloid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matandang Mongoloid has hold of Vera's hands but Vera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matandang Mongoloid has hold of Vera's hands but Vera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vera is thwarting Matandang Mongoloid's attempts to control the position.
Vera is trying to work for a kimura but Matandang Mongoloid is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is nestled in close to Matandang Mongoloid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vera wants to take a breather but Matandang Mongoloid is having none of it.
Vera working the head and body with strikes.
Vera is looking to stall here but Matandang Mongoloid recovers full guard.
Vera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matandang Mongoloid sneaks back into half guard.
Vera lands with a punch from half guard.
Vera trying to pass the guard but Matandang Mongoloid defending well.
Vera is looking to pass Matandang Mongoloid's guard but actually Matandang Mongoloid recovers to full guard.
Matandang Mongoloid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera looking to pass the guard.
Matandang Mongoloid controls Vera momentarily but Vera frees himself.
Matandang Mongoloid wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera tries to clinch there but Matandang Mongoloid circles away.
Matandang Mongoloid is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Matandang Mongoloid both land. Nice combination.
Vera fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matandang Mongoloid shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
Vera scores with a takedown into Matandang Mongoloid's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnel Matandang Mongoloid.
I think Vera 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintin Vera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mir tyson (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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155 lbs
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152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skyler Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mir tyson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from tyson as Huber shoots in.
tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huber backs up against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from tyson as Huber shoots in.
tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
tyson lands a left and a right that sends Huber crashing to the canvas! tyson dives into mount looking to finish!
Huber is rocked!
Huber is looking to improve his position but tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Huber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
tyson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Huber! More shots from tyson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mir tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
180 lbs
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20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Warren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warren fails to pull guard.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Warren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes clinches.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warren has clasped his hands together around Barnes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnes is trying to buck Warren off.
Warren works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barnes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barnes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Warren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warren looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Warren with shots to the head and body - Barnes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnes really wants to buck Warren off and get 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.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Warren cracks Barnes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Warren.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Warren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warren thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Warren.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren raining down shots from the mount!
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warren misses with a hook.
Barnes pushes Warren up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Warren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes taking a breather.
Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clifton Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Warren.
Warren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Warren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnes.
Warren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Warren is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Warren wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Warren throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barnes. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warren is looking to escape.
Warren is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Barnes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Warren!
A lull in the action here.
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barnes is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes gets a clinch.
Warren tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Warren gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Warren tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Warren throwing strikes here but Barnes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barnes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Warren throwing strikes here but Barnes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barnes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnes is now in Warren's guard. A big mistake from Warren there, giving up the dominant position!
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warren's guard.
Barnes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Warren wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Warren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Warren controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Warren pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes tries to clinch but Warren is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clifton Barnes.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bob lighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bob lighty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to clinch up but lighty circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but lighty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
lighty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ross tries to get to full guard but lighty has control of the leg.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for lighty on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is controlling lighty's trapped leg to prevent lighty from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
lighty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
lighty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ross defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
lighty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but lighty pushes him off.
lighty closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. lighty pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross rushes lighty and presses him up against the cage.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
Ross is looking to break free of the clinch but lighty has double underhooks.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
lighty gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is looking to improve his position.
Ross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Ross has lighty pulled in close to control his posture.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is working hard here to advance position.
Ross is trying to control the position but lighty postures up.
lighty trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
lighty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and lighty is now in half guard.
Ross tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross is looking to clinch but lighty is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
lighty fails to land the takedown.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ricky Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bob lighty.
A combination from Ross does no damage.
lighty avoids a kick to the body.
lighty has a takedown stuffed.
lighty lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
lighty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
lighty swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross tries to clinch there but lighty circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by lighty.
lighty is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ross looks calm but he's in trouble here. lighty gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ross is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! lighty lets go of the hold and Ross can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). bob lighty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triel Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Skoal Citrus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Skoal Citrus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triel Baenre!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus shoots in and bounces Baenre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baenre working a defensive guard but Citrus passes into half guard.
Baenre wants to control but Citrus is keeping busy.
Baenre is staying active underneath Citrus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Citrus is working for a submission of some sort.
Citrus wants to pass the guard but Baenre is defending well.
Baenre is looking to improve his position.
Citrus throwing shots but Baenre is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Citrus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre lands a left and a right that sends Citrus crashing to the canvas! Baenre dives into mount looking to finish!
Citrus is rocked!
Baenre trying to control but Citrus is having none of it.
Oh Citrus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baenre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You get the feeling that Citrus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Citrus seems to have got his legs back now.
Citrus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Citrus is looking for a sweep. Baenre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baenre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Citrus.
Baenre trying to control from Citrus's half guard. Citrus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Citrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baenre wants to control from the top but Citrus keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citrus wants to sweep here but Baenre controlling him for the moment.
Citrus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Citrus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baenre manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Citrus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baenre looking to control.
Baenre looking for a sweep. Not yet Baenre, not yet.
Baenre wants to stand and escape but Citrus is having none of it.
Citrus drops back looking for a leg! Baenre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baenre manages to kick Citrus off! Citrus jumps back into Baenre's guard.
Citrus is breathing heavily.
Baenre trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citrus stands and steps away. Baenre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baenre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baenre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Citrus on the side of the head.
Citrus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Triel Baenre has been cut.
Citrus darts in and clinches Baenre up against the cage.
Citrus fails to pull guard.
Citrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baenre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Citrus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Citrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baenre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skoal Citrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baenre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baenre can't break the clinch.
Baenre tries to break the clinch but Citrus is controlling the position.
Baenre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baenre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Citrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baenre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baenre is looking to break free of the clinch but Citrus has double underhooks.
Citrus prevents Baenre from breaking the clinch.
Baenre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Citrus.
Baenre is pressed up against the cage. Citrus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baenre down to the mat. Baenre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baenre!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baenre lands a jab to the nose.
Citrus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Citrus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Citrus is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Baenre catches Citrus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baenre slips a jab and a cross from Citrus.
Baenre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baenre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Citrus counters with a single leg into guard. Baenre didn't expect that.
Citrus trying to control but Baenre is working from the bottom.
Baenre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Citrus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Citrus forces his way into half guard.
Baenre is looking for a sweep. Citrus 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.
Citrus controlling the action here.
Baenre is controlling Citrus's trapped leg to prevent Citrus from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skoal Citrus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Triel Baenre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baenre throws a right hand that Citrus ducks under and follows up with a left that Citrus also avoids with ease.
Citrus clinches up with Baenre and pushes him back against the cage.
Baenre tries to break the clinch but Citrus is controlling the position.
Baenre wants to get back to striking at distance but Citrus won't allow it.
Baenre can't break the clinch.
Citrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baenre cracks Citrus with an open hand slap.
Citrus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Citrus decides to stand up.
Citrus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baenre is rocked!
Baenre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Citrus finish him?
Baenre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baenre seems to have recovered his senses.
Baenre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skoal Citrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baenre gets caught flat footed, as Citrus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Citrus pushes down on Baenre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Baenre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Citrus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Citrus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baenre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Citrus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baenre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Citrus seems content to control.
Citrus is looking for a kimura but Baenre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Citrus to get the leverage.
Citrus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Citrus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skoal Citrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Citrus with shots to the head and body - Baenre looks very uncomfortable down there.
Citrus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baenre can't escape the position.
Citrus throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Baenre has his hands clasped together but Citrus breaks the hold and Baenre is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Citrus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skoal Citrus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thad Alvies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into the arena with I Couldn't Get High blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18
165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Brawler
Likes ground |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thad Alvies!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Alvies keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvies working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis tries to bench press Alvies off him but Alvies keeps the position.
Lewis holds on to Alvies's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lewis is not content to let Alvies control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvies drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Alvies manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis tries to buck Alvies off but Alvies is having none of it.
Alvies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Alvies wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his arm.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis shoots in and bounces Alvies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvies looks gassed!
Lewis trying to control but Alvies is working from the bottom.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvies on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvies had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lewis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alvies Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lewis's back instead.
Alvies doesn't have the hooks in and Lewis manages to turn into his guard.
Alvies being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvies looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvies, not yet.
Alvies wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Alvies wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvies wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alvies!
Lewis won't let Alvies get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alvies is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvies sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lewis not doing much here.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lewis moves nicely into side control.
Lewis controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Alvies is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Alvies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
Alvies gets his hands free as Lewis looks to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Lewis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Alvies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alvies regains half guard.
Lewis wants to take a breather but Alvies is having none of it.
Lewis trying to control the pace.
Lewis is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvies takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvies wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvies manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis trying to control the position here.
Alvies trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Alvies trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alvies shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Alvies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alvies is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvies keeps working.
Alvies wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis controls the position from side control.
Lewis swings around for an armbar but Alvies sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvies trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvies postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvies scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvies stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Lewis working for submissions but it's allowed Alvies to get to half guard.
Alvies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
It looks like Alvies is going to stand back up.
Lewis controlling the position well.
Alvies controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis is pressing down on Alvies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvies wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Alvies is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvies stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Lewis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvies trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvies is keeping the position for now.
Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis won't allow Alvies to sweep him here.
Lewis trying to control but Alvies is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvies wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
Lewis wants to control the pace but Alvies is squirming around nicely.
Alvies gets back to half guard.
Alvies is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Alvies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvies trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewis is pressing down on Alvies's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvies is holding on for now.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvies defends it well.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ray Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis throws an elbow but Alvies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lewis just content to control the position.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alvies for as long as he can get away with.
Alvies prevents Lewis from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position but Alvies is working away.
Lewis working away.
Lewis just content to control the position.
Lewis trying to control the action but Alvies is working from the bottom.
Lewis takes a little break here. Alvies wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Lewis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alvies is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
Alvies is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis working away.
Alvies regains half guard.
Alvies is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis prevents Alvies from improving his position.
Lewis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Alvies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thad Alvies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Christina Milian - When you look at me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Verne which made him look bad.
Verne throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
Verne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Verne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Verne tries a head kick but it misses.
Verne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jules Verne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verne swivels and escapes.
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verne throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.
Verne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verne throws out the jab.
Jules Verne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verne circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verne just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verne.
Daniels shoots in but Verne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verne moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Daniels fails to land the takedown.
Verne instigates a clinch.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Verne.
Verne can't break the clinch.
Verne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels prevents Verne from breaking the clinch.
Daniels goes for a takedown attempt but Verne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Verne shows good takedown defense.
Verne just misses with a punch to the body.
Jules Verne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daniels swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verne is now in Daniels's guard. A big mistake from Daniels there, giving up the dominant position!
Verne is breathing heavily.
Daniels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Verne!
Daniels is working for a guillotine from mount but Verne frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verne turns into him and now he's in Daniels's guard.
Verne wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Verne escapes and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daniels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verne off and has taken his back!
Verne won't enjoy being in this position. Daniels looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Verne is tapping - it's over boys! Daniels picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Daniels!
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