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Top Line's UOC 14: Catastrophy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norm Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mor Onfollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Hits From The Bong. Norm Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norm Diaz!
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, Mor Onfollow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to bum rush Onfollow with a series of wild strikes but Onfollow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norm Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Onfollow.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Onfollow in a clinch.
Onfollow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz jumps guard but Onfollow stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Onfollow manages to break the clinch.
Onfollow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz clobbers Onfollow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norm Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Onfollow's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throwing shots but Onfollow is blocking nicely.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Onfollow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Onfollow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Onfollow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Onfollow!
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Onfollow decides to stand back up. Onfollow steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Onfollow throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Onfollow misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Onfollow avoids nicely.
Onfollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Onfollow misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onfollow cracks Diaz with a big right hand and Diaz goes down!
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Norm Diaz has been cut.
Diaz is working an open guard so Onfollow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Onfollow throws a pinpoint strike between Diaz's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Diaz crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Onfollow scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mor Onfollow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Puto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamble comes to the cage accompanied by "Ignition" by Toby Mac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Tamble!
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, Thiago Puto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tamble misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Puto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tamble.
Tamble tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamble working the body and head with strikes.
Tamble has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Puto avoids a kick to the body.
Tamble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto moves out of range as Tamble throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Puto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Tamble is looking to stand up but Puto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto stands and steps away. Tamble gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tamble doesn't manage to clinch there - Puto circles away.
Puto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tamble to the mat! Tamble manages to get full guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Tamble is breathing heavily.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tamble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto pushes down on Tamble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tamble is trying to stand up here but Puto is controlling him well.
Tamble tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Tamble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tamble wants to get back to his feet.
Puto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puto stands up out of the half guard.
Puto misses with a takedown
and Tamble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puto's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puto, up you get!
Tamble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Tamble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamble tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Puto is trying to improve his position.
Tamble decides to stand back up. Tamble steps back and let's Puto get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tamble.
Some wild striking there from Tamble.
Puto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puto backs up against the cage.
Puto avoids the head kick by Tamble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tamble makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puto really felt that one!
Puto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puto's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Tamble 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.
Tamble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Tamble as Puto shoots in.
Tamble looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
Puto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamble counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tamble as Puto shoots in.
Darren Tamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Puto.
Puto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tamble sprawls well initially but Puto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamble defends it well.
Tamble pushes Puto off and gets back to his feet.
Tamble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puto is in trouble now - Tamble has advanced to mount!
Puto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamble looking to ground and pound but Puto is blocking nicely.
Tamble working the ground and pound effectively.
Tamble has hold of Puto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Puto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tamble thowing shots but they're missing.
Tamble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
Puto has left one of his arms exposed and Tamble doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Puto screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Tamble!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (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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157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bonaparte. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonaparte tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonaparte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Jorge Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
A lazy left from Bonaparte finds it's target.
Bonaparte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alves is rocked!
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonaparte lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alves falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bonaparte dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Peezee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Branch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Peezee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezee misses with a few strikes there.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peezee rushes Branch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peezee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Peezee misses.
Peezee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peezee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Peezee.
Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peezee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Branch is trying to break the clinch but Peezee has him pressed against the cage.
Peezee scores with a hook to the body.
Branch is trying to break the clinch but Peezee has him pressed against the cage.
Peezee is leaning against Branch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Peezee.
Peezee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Peezee.
Peezee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Peezee is working Branch over against the cage.
Peezee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peezee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Some wild striking there from Branch.
Peezee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Branch.
Branch is rocked!
Branch throws a series of punches but Peezee moves out of range.
Oh Branch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peezee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Branch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Branch seems to have got his legs back now.
Peezee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branch or not.
Peezee prevents Branch from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Peezee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezee manages to break the clinch.
Peezee throws a sloppy head kick and Branch moves out of range easily.
Branch stuns Peezee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Peezee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branch slips a jab and a cross from Peezee.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Peezee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Peezee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Peezee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peezee tries a head kick but it misses.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peezee.
Branch misses with a double jab.
Branch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branch throws a series of punches but Peezee avoids them all with ease.
Peezee misses with a double jab.
Branch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezee moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.
Branch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peezee counters by clinching up.
Branch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Peezee.
Branch prevents a body shot from Peezee.
Branch tries to break the clinch but Peezee is controlling the position.
Branch managing to block the knees to the body from Peezee.
Peezee trying to land knees to the body.
Branch wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Peezee.
Branch breaks the clinch.
Branch throws a nice looking combination but Peezee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peezee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Branch drops Peezee with a left and a right! Oh, Peezee is hurt - Branch dives into side control looking to finish!
Peezee is rocked!
Branch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peezee is still in real trouble! Can Branch finish him?
Branch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peezee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branch moves into full mount!
Peezee seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peezee is holding on tight.
Branch is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Branch scores with a four punch combination!
Branch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peezee throws a head kick but Branch moves out of range.
Peezee has managed to clinch.
Peezee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Branch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Peezee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peezee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peezee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Branch backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Branch!
Peezee pushes Branch up against the cage in a clinch.
Branch breaks from the clinch.
Taylor Peezee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branch throws a right hand that Peezee ducks under and follows up with a left that Peezee also avoids with ease.
Branch lands with a big right hook that stumbles Peezee - he's out on his feet here! Branch follows up with another monster hook that separates Peezee from consciousness! Peezee falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Branch stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Branch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Aidan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aidan has chosen Cant touch this as his entrance music. Frank Delgado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Aidan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aidan keeps the fight on the outside.
Delgado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delgado shoots for a takedown but Aidan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delgado is looking to chop away at Aidan's legs.
Delgado misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Delgado misses.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aidan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Aidan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch but Aidan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado looks for a takedown but Aidan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aidan ducks under a wild hook from Delgado.
Aidan lands with a nice combination. Delgado backs away looking to recover.
Delgado is rocked!
It looks like Frank Delgado has been cut.
No joy there for Delgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Delgado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aidan cracks Delgado on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Delgado falls backwards against the cage. Aidan follows up with more strikes that drop Delgado to his knees. Aidan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Delgado! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Aidan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benjamin Knox has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benjamin Knox seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dupont!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dupont preventing the sweep.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
Dupont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dupont is stalling in the full guard.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing Dupont from standing up.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox wants to sweep here but Dupont controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Dupont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox is looking to clinch but Dupont is avoiding it.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupont dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Dupont gets a takedown into half guard.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Dupont pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Dupont performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Dupont trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Dupont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dupont's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox is staying active underneath Dupont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dupont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dupont's back!
Knox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dupont has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Knox looking for the RNC.
Dupont is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Knox gets his way!
Knox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dupont has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Knox looking to break Dupont's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dupont remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knox will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dupont is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Knox gets his way!
Knox working for the choke.
Knox is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dupont is defending well though. Knox let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont turns into Knox and is now in his guard.
Knox controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Knox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupont blocks the strikes from Knox.
Knox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Knox tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dupont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dupont jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knox manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dupont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Knox regains half guard.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupont trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Dupont is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox is staying active underneath Dupont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Dupont is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
Dupont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupont stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dupont changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupont tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knox is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupont manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox advances position into side control!
Knox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dupont has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dupont is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Knox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Unterweger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rashad Griffin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Unterweger!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unterweger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Unterweger doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Unterweger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unterweger throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin works over Unterweger's head and body with a nice combination.
Unterweger shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Unterweger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unterweger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Unterweger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unterweger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unterweger misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Unterweger! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skripplenorth comes into the arena with Slayer - Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Diesel has chosen I drink alone. as his entrance music. Bud Diesel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Skripplenorth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Diesel !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skripplenorth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skripplenorth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Skripplenorth.
Skripplenorth is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Skripplenorth is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries to roll over but Skripplenorth keeps him under control.
Skripplenorth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Skripplenorth's guard.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Skripplenorth's ribs.
Skripplenorth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skripplenorth tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skripplenorth is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skripplenorth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skripplenorth walks into a left hand.
Bud Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skripplenorth has time to react.
No joy there for Diesel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Diesel and Skripplenorth goes tumbling to the canvas! Diesel follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Skripplenorth is rocked!
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Oh Skripplenorth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel wants to stand up but Skripplenorth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Skripplenorth seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him!
Diesel stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Skripplenorth with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel throws a combination. Skripplenorth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skripplenorth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skripplenorth at a distance.
Skripplenorth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skripplenorth lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skripplenorth wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Skripplenorth passes Diesel 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skripplenorth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel !
Skripplenorth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skripplenorth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Skripplenorth's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skripplenorth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skripplenorth tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel prevents Skripplenorth from moving into mount.
Skripplenorth tries to move to full mount but Diesel actually manages to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesel wants to control but Skripplenorth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Skripplenorth stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel .
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skripplenorth tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Skripplenorth in close.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skripplenorth fails to land the takedown.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Skripplenorth seems unphased.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Diesel .
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diesel works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Skripplenorth tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skripplenorth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth is pushing down on Diesel 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Skripplenorth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skripplenorth wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Skripplenorth is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skripplenorth lands strikes from half guard.
Skripplenorth is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel has one foot on Skripplenorth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skripplenorth moves away.
Skripplenorth staying out of range there.
Diesel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skripplenorth misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skripplenorth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diesel .
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.
Diesel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Skripplenorth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Diesel 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!
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skripplenorth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Skripplenorth's body. Skripplenorth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skripplenorth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skripplenorth backs up against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Skripplenorth's body. Skripplenorth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel lands a jab to Skripplenorth's midsection.
Skripplenorth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel 's guard.
Skripplenorth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skripplenorth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skripplenorth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Skripplenorth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skripplenorth's guard! Nice work there by Diesel !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Skripplenorth won't let him.
Skripplenorth looking to control.
Skripplenorth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Skripplenorth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel !
Diesel staying calm.
Diesel tries to stand but Skripplenorth is controlling his head.
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.
Skripplenorth is trying to get back to his feet.
Skripplenorth is looking to reverse the position.
Skripplenorth is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Skripplenorth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel counters with a three punch combo that has Skripplenorth backing up. Skripplenorth nods at Diesel to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skripplenorth.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel throws a hook but Skripplenorth blocks it.
Skripplenorth has his takedown stuffed
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skripplenorth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skripplenorth misses with a takedown
and Diesel counters with a left and a right that stings Skripplenorth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Skripplenorth.
Diesel throws a right hand that Skripplenorth ducks under and follows up with a left that Skripplenorth also avoids with ease.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skripplenorth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skripplenorth moves away from the strike by Diesel .
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skripplenorth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Diesel digs a good hook to Skripplenorth's body.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a double leg but Diesel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skripplenorth tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skripplenorth moves out of range of the strikes.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randy Skripplenorth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Skripplenorth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Diesel really dominated that round.
That's time! Skripplenorth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diesel gets caught flat footed, as Skripplenorth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth controlling from the top position.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Skripplenorth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Randy Skripplenorth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skripplenorth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skripplenorth moves into full mount! Diesel won't be happy about that!
Skripplenorth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diesel wanted to stand there but Skripplenorth had control of the position.
Skripplenorth controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel postures up.
Skripplenorth looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Skripplenorth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skripplenorth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skripplenorth is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Skripplenorth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel 's guard.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skripplenorth trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skripplenorth trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Skripplenorth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skripplenorth actively working from the bottom here.
Skripplenorth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Skripplenorth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
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.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Skripplenorth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skripplenorth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skripplenorth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skripplenorth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skripplenorth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skripplenorth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skripplenorth's guard! Nice work there by Diesel !
Skripplenorth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skripplenorth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Skripplenorth had his way with Bud Diesel in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skripplenorth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skripplenorth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skripplenorth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diesel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skripplenorth but great work by Diesel .
Skripplenorth is looking for a sweep.
Skripplenorth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel 's best efforts.
Skripplenorth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skripplenorth.
Diesel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skripplenorth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skripplenorth gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skripplenorth is trying to strike from the bottom but Diesel has passed into full mount.
Skripplenorth is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Skripplenorth is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Skripplenorth to take his back!
Diesel is trying to stick to Skripplenorth's back but Skripplenorth is turning into Diesel . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skripplenorth.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Skripplenorth tries to pass.
Diesel wants to stand up but Skripplenorth is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skripplenorth is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Skripplenorth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Skripplenorth with that takedown attempt.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Skripplenorth ducks down to avoid it.
Skripplenorth slips under a jab from Diesel .
Bud Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skripplenorth shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skripplenorth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skripplenorth with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel jabs at Skripplenorth's body.
Skripplenorth ducks under a wild hook from Diesel .
Skripplenorth has a takedown stuffed.
Skripplenorth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skripplenorth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.
Skripplenorth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth passes into half guard.
Skripplenorth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diesel tries to hold on but Skripplenorth postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randy Skripplenorth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel wants to hold on but Skripplenorth pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Diesel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skripplenorth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diesel is now in Skripplenorth's guard. A big mistake from Skripplenorth there, giving up the dominant position!
Diesel trying to control but Skripplenorth is working from the bottom.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
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 Randy Skripplenorth.
I think Diesel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Diesel ! Bud Diesel retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Buckley (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radd connects with a jab.
Nice combo by Radd! Oh, that's hurt him - Buckley falls to the canvas and Radd follows him into side control.
Buckley is rocked!
Radd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Buckley is still in real trouble! Can Radd finish him?
You can see the frustration on Buckley's face as Radd controls the position.
Radd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Buckley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radd 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.
Buckley seems to have recovered his senses.
Radd controlling the pace for now.
Radd'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Radd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Radd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckley on the ground.
Radd thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Buckley is working to get back to half guard.
Radd content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buckley is trying desperately to improve position.
Radd looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Norrin Radd just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Radd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Radd lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buckley throws a poor cross that misses
and Radd counters with a left and a right... And another left! Buckley is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norrin Radd!
Norrin Radd is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales comes into the arena with Lets Stay Together - Al Green blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corrales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corrales drops Howlett with a beautiful combination! Howlett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Corrales is looking for the KO!
Howlett is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corrales.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Corrales finish him?
Corrales lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Howlett is looking to close the distance but Corrales sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Howlett crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Howlett is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chico Corrales!
Chico Corrales retains his bantamweight title!
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