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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between michael jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). michael jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, michael jackson!
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, Richard Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jackson.
jackson throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
jackson is looking to clinch.
jackson stuns Simmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for michael jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
michael jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simmons.
jackson is looking for a sweep.
jackson trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Simmons landing a few strikes.
jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jackson tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
jackson is breathing heavily.
Simmons cracks jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
jackson is in a horrible position here. Simmons smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Simmons.
Simmons with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jackson's face.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Simmons cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simmons working jackson over with strikes here.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simmons landing shots from mount.
jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simmons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simmons landing shots from mount.
jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Simmons cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Simmons.
Simmons controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
Simmons 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.
Simmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
jackson is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can jackson avoid being mounted?
Simmons decides to return to a standing position.
Simmons looks to land a combination but jackson avoids it well.
jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jackson clinches but Simmons breaks the clinch
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. jackson didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Simmons.
jackson fails with the takedown
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
jackson keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but jackson blocks nicely.
jackson wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by jackson!
Crunch! jackson slams his shin into Simmons's torso.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in jackson's guard now.
jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet jackson, not yet.
jackson keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simmons postures up.
jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jackson wanted to stand there but Simmons had control of the position.
Simmons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
jackson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jackson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jackson is on top in guard.
jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
jackson prevents Simmons from improving his position.
jackson wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Richard Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons pulls jackson in to control the position.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Simmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmonsis looking to pass into half guard but jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now jackson is in guard.
jackson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons has control of jackson's left arm, preventing jackson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons 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.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
jackson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons wants to sweep here but jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but jackson is working away.
Simmons is nestled in close to jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but jackson is defending well.
Simmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
jackson trying to get back to full guard but Simmons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simmons controlling from mount.
Simmons lands a big shot there that rocks jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
jackson wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons is landing with some decent strikes but jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simmons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jackson is looking to escape.
Simmons raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing punches.
jackson wants to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
The referee warns jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
jackson tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
jackson tries to buck Simmons off but he can't manage it.
jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simmons looking to finish jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for jackson!
Simmons looking to finish jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for jackson!
Simmons working jackson over with strikes here.
jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons is landing with some decent strikes but jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
jackson is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simmons won't allow jackson to sweep him here.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is in close to jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons is working jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simmons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simmons works over jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
jackson is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
jackson has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons wants to control from the top but jackson keeps moving.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from jackson.
michael jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons trying to control but jackson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymundo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is well enough alone chevelle. Raymundo Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raven LaCroix's chin.
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymundo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LaCroix stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
LaCroix fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaCroix tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaCroix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
LaCroix shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed LaCroix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
LaCroix swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
LaCroix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaCroix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaCroix circles away.
LaCroix with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCroix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaCroix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually LaCroix drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
LaCroix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaCroix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but LaCroix drags him back down.
LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to his feet.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
LaCroix stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCroix decides to stand and escape the position.
LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCroix postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanchez to stand up.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into LaCroix's ribs.
LaCroix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaCroix showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to control LaCroix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
LaCroix decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.
LaCroix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LaCroix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
No luck for LaCroix with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCroix shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but LaCroix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaCroix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
LaCroix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is pushing LaCroix's head away, looking to escape. LaCroix manages to hold on to the position though.
LaCroix decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
LaCroix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
LaCroix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaCroix gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as LaCroix dominates the positioning.
Sanchez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven LaCroix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaCroix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
LaCroix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is working an open guard so LaCroix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LaCroix has a takedown stuffed.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LaCroix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaCroix decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Raven LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaCroix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LaCroix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LaCroix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but LaCroix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez stalks LaCroix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LaCroix's face. LaCroix staggers backwards, shaken.
LaCroix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. LaCroix tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaCroix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaCroix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but LaCroix maintains control.
LaCroix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
LaCroix controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
LaCroix controlling the pace for now.
LaCroix stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
LaCroix gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaCroix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez strikes from his own guard.
LaCroix stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings LaCroix.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
LaCroix shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
LaCroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCroix shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed LaCroix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymundo Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaCroix stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
LaCroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaCroix is rocked!
LaCroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix takes a kick to the side of the head.
LaCroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
LaCroix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LaCroix stands up from Sanchez's guard - LaCroix perhaps looking for a knockout.
LaCroix seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCroix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaCroix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but LaCroix is having none of it.
LaCroix stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as LaCroix shoots in.
LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaCroix wants to stand up but Sanchez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. LaCroix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaCroix stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
LaCroix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven LaCroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
LaCroix shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaCroix.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raymundo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but LaCroix circles away.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown. Sanchez fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing LaCroix from standing up.
Raven LaCroix has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaCroix stands up from Sanchez's guard - LaCroix perhaps looking for a knockout.
LaCroix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaCroix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and LaCroix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCroix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
LaCroix jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCroix looking for a takedown.
LaCroix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LaCroix tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
LaCroix tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaCroix pulls his leg out and moves away.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
LaCroix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez prevents LaCroix from moving into mount.
LaCroix stands up.
LaCroix shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has LaCroix backing up. LaCroix nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but LaCroix sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LaCroix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaCroix!
Sanchez looking to finish LaCroix with some ground and pound. This is bad for LaCroix!
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing shots from mount.
LaCroix is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
LaCroix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaCroix hang on?
Sanchez cracks LaCroix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez breaks from LaCroix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez drops a big elbow. That's hurt LaCroix! More shots from Sanchez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymundo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Jack Kane!
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, Van Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kane working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson throwing strikes but Kane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kane managing to control the position.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson being controlled here momentarily.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kane rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane misses with a knee strike.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Henderson.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
Kane trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
Kane misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kane.
Kane lands a nice knee to the body.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane lands a knee to the body.
Kane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kane is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson is looking to stall here but Kane recovers full guard.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Kane pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Kane keeps Henderson at a distance using the push kick.
Henderson darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to land knees to the body.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kane scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Van Henderson has been cut.
Kane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henderson is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Henderson won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Henderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kane tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Kane didn't expect that.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Kane is pulling down on Henderson's head to control his posture.
Henderson trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henderson trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane tries to work over Henderson's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Henderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
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.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Henderson trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working away.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson feints and as Kane raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henderson won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
Van Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Van Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kane tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson lands some shots froms side control.
Henderson trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Henderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Jack Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson prevents Kane from improving his position.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Kane's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the ground and pound but Kane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kane keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Henderson cracks Kane with a big right hand but Kane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Kane is trying to improve his position.
Kane pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kane wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane pulls Henderson in to control the position.
Kane keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Kane controlling Henderson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Jack Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Henderson.
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Kane scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane scores a nice knee to the body.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Kane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Jack Kane.
I think Kane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farooq Al Rhaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gordon Gonzaga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Gonzaga!
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, Farooq Al Rhaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Rhaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzaga lands the left hand.
Gonzaga moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Al Rhaz on the inside.
Al Rhaz breaks the clinch.
A combination from Gonzaga does no damage.
Al Rhaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Rhaz slips a jab from Gonzaga.
Al Rhaz scores with a takedown into Gonzaga's guard.
Gonzaga is trying to control the position but Al Rhaz postures up.
Gonzaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzaga trying to keep a closed guard but Al Rhaz is proving a slippery customer.
Al Rhaz drops back looking for a leg! Gonzaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzaga manages to kick Al Rhaz off! Al Rhaz jumps back into Gonzaga's guard.
Al Rhaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzaga looking to control.
Al Rhaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Rhaz is one step ahead there.
Gonzaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Rhaz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Rhaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Rhaz looks gassed!
Gonzaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Rhaz keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
Al Rhaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gonzaga has picked Al Rhaz up and slammed him! Al Rhaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Gonzaga manages to pass to side control!
Gonzaga has an Americana. Al Rhaz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gonzaga is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gonzaga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gordon Gonzaga!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between joe pertally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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, joe pertally!
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, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams fails with the takedown.
pertally takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
pertally is breathing heavily.
pertally ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
pertally is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Josh Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pertally tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. pertally fights it but they end up in guard.
pertally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Williams pushing down on pertally's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams winds up and cracks pertally with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to pertally's temple.
pertally wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pertally gets back to full guard.
pertally throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
pertally 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.
pertally will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
pertally working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
pertally has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams stands and steps away. pertally gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
pertally shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract pertally.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
pertally closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. pertally pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe pertally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pertally uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pertally changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but pertally manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
pertally looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
pertally frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but pertally has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams gets to his feet. pertally looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
pertally throws a one two combo.
pertally changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but pertally manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming pertally to the mat! pertally manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
pertally shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
pertally goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pertally closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
pertally uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but pertally is out of range.
pertally misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles pertally's knee momentarily.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams stands up and beckons pertally to his feet.
pertally has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
pertally is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh pertally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks pertally with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
pertally is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can pertally avoid being mounted?
pertally is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of pertally's head.
pertally tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pertally trying to control from the bottom.
Williams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
pertally seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Williams misses.
pertally lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams wants to clinch
and pertally counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
pertally closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. pertally fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
pertally darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
pertally is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams tries for a takedown but pertally manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
pertally displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and pertally counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
pertally shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but pertally is just out of range.
pertally tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but pertally leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
pertally drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
pertally has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe pertally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pertally takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams tries to pull guard but pertally won't allow it.
pertally fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams jumps guard and drags pertally to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
pertally looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes pertally off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pertally slips a jab from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams has managed to clinch.
pertally misses with a punch to the body.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams pulls guard.
pertally trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes pertally off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
pertally tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
pertally lands with a right hand.
Williams steps into range and cracks pertally with a monster punch that buckles his knees! pertally flops backwards and Williams dives into his guard looking to finish!
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on pertally, up you get!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but pertally sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
pertally has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! pertally is in trouble here! Williams pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Josh Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Diabolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Diabolis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Diabolis!
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, Arturo Ward!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diabolis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diabolis moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Diabolis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diabolis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diabolis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Diabolis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diabolis moves out of range as Ward strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diabolis doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Ward.
Diabolis defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Diabolis lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward cracks Diabolis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diabolis walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
Ward scores with a jab. Diabolis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diabolis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rex Diabolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabolis throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Diabolis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diabolis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Diabolis on the inside.
Diabolis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward digs a good hook to Diabolis's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Diabolis's head but Diabolis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diabolis slips under a jab.
Diabolis closes the distance and clinches.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Diabolis keeps him there for the moment.
Diabolis scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diabolis.
Diabolis is breathing heavily.
Ward tries to pull guard but Diabolis won't allow it.
Diabolis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward wants to break free but Diabolis has control.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diabolis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Diabolis rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Diabolis has him pressed against the cage.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diabolis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward is trying to break free.
Diabolis prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Diabolis to work.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diabolis manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Diabolis wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Diabolis tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diabolis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diabolis tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Diabolis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ward tries to pull guard but Diabolis won't allow it.
Rex Diabolis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Ward.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ward jumps guard but Diabolis stands there with Ward around his waist. Ward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward is working for takedown but Diabolis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Diabolis has him pressed against the cage.
Ward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diabolis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diabolis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward tries to pull guard but Diabolis won't allow it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Diabolis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diabolis smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Diabolis.
Ward misses the jab.
Diabolis throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Diabolis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diabolis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diabolis sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diabolis rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diabolis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diabolis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Diabolis is looking to land body kicks.
Diabolis instigates a clinch.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diabolis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Diabolis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward is rocked!
Diabolis throws a head punch that misses.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Diabolis finish him?
Diabolis throws a head punch that misses.
Diabolis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diabolis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabolis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diabolis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diabolis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Diabolis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diabolis misses with some punches.
Diabolis keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diabolis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabolis.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diabolis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward wants to break free but Diabolis has control.
Diabolis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Diabolis breaks from the clinch.
Diabolis throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Diabolis has managed to clinch.
Diabolis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diabolis breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diabolis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diabolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diabolis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Diabolis.
Ward misses with a hook
and Diabolis counters with a right hand to the body.
Ward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diabolis digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Diabolis digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diabolis.
Diabolis is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Diabolis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Diabolis.
Diabolis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diabolis moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Diabolis breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diabolis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diabolis doesn't seem bothered though.
Diabolis is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diabolis counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diabolis dips a shoulder and cracks Ward with a mighty uppercut! Ward falls back against the cage and Diabolis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ward is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Diabolis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Diabolis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
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, Edwin James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from James.
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
James is trying to stand.
Alves tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James looks gassed!
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Alves but it's paid off an James is forced to tap! Nice work by Alves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Alex Soo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Soo!
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, Brandon Conway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Soo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soo throws a head kick that misses.
Conway swinging wilding here.
Conway throws a leg kick but Soo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soo tries to close the distance and clinch but Conway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soo defending well as Conway loads up on a big left hand.
Soo throws a nice looking combination but Conway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soo checks the leg kick.
Soo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soo blocks a head kick by Conway.
Conway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conway in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Soo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Conway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between nickorockal guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paige Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paige Dupont will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nickorockal guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paige Dupont!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dupont circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Dupont. No joy for guy on that attempt.
guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nickorockal guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dupont pinned against the cage. Dupont gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dupont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dupont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dupont defending well as guy loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont tries to clinch there but guy circles away.
Dupont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
guy closes the distance and clinches up with Dupont, looking for a takedown. guy pushes Dupont against the cage but Dupont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy throws a sloppy head kick and Dupont moves out of range easily.
guy is breathing heavily.
Dupont tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and guy counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dupont as he avoids it easily.
guy wants to clinch but Dupont slips to the side
and Dupont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupont shoots in but guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dupont lands with a straight right. guy didn't see that one coming.
Dupont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dupont moves in looking to clinch but guy pushes him off.
Dupont lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
nickorockal guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Dupont has closed the distance and engaged guy in a clinch.
Dupont has guy pressed against the cage.
guy tries to score a body lock takedown but Dupont shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dupont connects with a nasty looking knee right to guy's face.
guy is trying to break free.
Dupont wants a takedown.
guy goes for a takedown attempt but Dupont pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dupont tries to avoid it but guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dupont to the ground. Dupont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
guy has his takedown stuffed
and Dupont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dupont!
guy tries to control but Dupont wriggling away.
Dupont wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
guy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupont wants to hold on but guy pushes him away.
Dupont sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
guy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is pressing down on guy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupont is on top in guard.
Dupont wants to stand but guy is controlling his posture from full guard.
guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupont drops back looking for a leg! guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and guy manages to kick Dupont off! Dupont jumps back into guy's guard.
Dupont won't allow guy to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paige Dupont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
guy shoots for a takedown but Dupont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
guy tries to keep at a distance but Dupont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
guy closes the distance but Dupont moves to the side
and Dupont counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dupont.
guy jumps guard but Dupont stands there with guy around his waist. guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dupont breaks the clinch.
guy wants to clinch
and Dupont counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. guy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dupont moves into range and clinches up with guy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupont lands a nice elbow.
Dupont drops down looking for an ankle pick but guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
guy misses with a body punch
and Dupont counters with an outside leg kick.
Dupont stuns guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont fails with an attempt to clinch.
guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dupont striking from the bottom.
guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupont works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
guy connects with a couple of short punches.
guy wants to control from the top but Dupont keeps moving.
guy gets to his feet. Dupont looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
guy tries to clinch but Dupont moves away
and Dupont moves into the clinch.
Dupont trying to stall but guy improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont can't get the takedown.
guy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
guy drags the fight down to the ground.
guy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupont manages to get himself to full guard.
guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dupont passes to side control.
Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dupont is looking to clinch but guy is avoiding it.
guy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nickorockal guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Dupont crunches a lovely knee into guy's ribcage.
Dupont manages to break the clinch.
guy throws a head kick but Dupont moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from guy.
guy tries for a takedown but Dupont sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
guy is trying to stall.
Dupont lands an elbow that stopped guy in his tracks for a moment.
Dupont avoiding damage as guy throws knees to the body.
Dupont lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
guy tries to pull guard but Dupont holds him up against the cage and eventually guy drops back down to his feet.
Dupont content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dupont tries for a takedown but guy manages to get underhooks.
Dupont unloads a knee to the mid-section. guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dupont pulls guy into guard.
guy is looking to stand up but Dupont won't let him.
Dupont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupont working a defensive guard here.
guy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paige Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dupont fails in his attempt to clinch.
guy tries to clinch but Dupont moves away
and Dupont counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Dupont - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
guy takes an elbow to the temple.
guy can't break the clinch.
Dupont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dupont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dupont breaks from the clinch.
guy fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nickorockal guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
guy wants to clinch
and Dupont counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
guy won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Dupont decides to return to a standing position.
Dupont doesn't manage to clinch there - guy circles away.
guy swings widly with a right hand
and Dupont counters with an outside leg kick.
Paige Dupont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
guy closes the distance and clinches.
guy blocks an elbow strike.
Dupont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
guy avoiding damage as Dupont throws knees to the body.
guy pulls guard.
guy pushes Dupont off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dupont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from guy.
Dupont stalks guy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into guy's face. guy staggers backwards, shaken.
guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupont wants to clinch.
Dupont is looking to clinch.
guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dupont to the mat! Dupont manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy won't allow Dupont to sweep him here.
guy pushing down on Dupont's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet.
Paige Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupont is staying active underneath guy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupont moves into full guard.
Dupont throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dupont's head.
guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
guy trying to control the position but Dupont is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dupont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupont is looking for a sweep.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet.
guy lands some shots froms side control.
Dupont misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dupont takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
nickorockal guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupont wants to get back to his feet but guy drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paige Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dupont winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paige Dupont!
Paige Dupont is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Torje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Torje could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albert Ashton's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torje!
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, Albert Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torje pinned against the cage. Torje gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torje moves into range and clinches up with Ashton.
Torje stalls.
Ashton jumps guard but Torje stands there with Ashton around his waist. Ashton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabriel Torje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton jumps guard but Torje stands there with Ashton around his waist. Ashton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torje lands with a left to the head.
Ashton tries to pull guard but Torje holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashton drops back down to his feet.
Torje manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torje fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torje clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torje landing knees to the body.
Ashton looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Torje.
Ashton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torje.
Torje using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Torje.
Torje manages to break the clinch.
Torje scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torje keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torje gets caught flat footed, as Ashton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torje swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torje trying to control the position.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Torje is keeping the position.
Ashton prevents Torje from getting back to his feet.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torje swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torje is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torje has escaped and now he's on top!
Ashton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torje slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torje controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torje wants to stand but Ashton is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torje controls the pace.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torje stands up from Ashton's guard - Torje perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torje throws out a loose jab but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Torje.
Torje bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torje stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashton. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Torje.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torje.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Torje, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Torje against the cage but Torje circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torje is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Torje circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torje is looking to clinch.
Torje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torje tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.
Torje misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ashton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torje is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torje has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torje manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Torje 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.
Torje gets a clinch.
Torje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torje is trying to maintain a safe position but Ashton gets an underhook and turns Torje into the cage.
Ashton looking for a takedown.
Torje stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Torje gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Gabriel Torje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Torje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torje using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashton jumps guard but Torje stands there with Ashton around his waist. Ashton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ashton is working for takedown but Torje is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torje pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel Torje is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Torje which made him look bad.
Torje throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashton slips a straight right by Torje.
Ashton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torje fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torje but Torje pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton pushes down on Torje's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashton works his way into side control.
Torje wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton tries to advance to mount but Torje denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torje knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ashton has hold of Torje's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Torje seems comfortable defending it but Ashton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Torje is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Torje is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ashton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Ashton!
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