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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Spargel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Stroke. Theo Marks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Marks!
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, Peter Spargel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks misses with a body kick.
Spargel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spargel's head.
Marks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spargel counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Marks down! Spargel is looking to finish but Marks is intelligently defending himself.
Marks is rocked!
Marks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spargel trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Spargel won't allow Marks to sweep him here.
Spargel trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Spargel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spargel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Spargel misses with the combination.
Marks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Spargel shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Marks is backing up but Spargel catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Marks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Spargel Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Spargel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaven Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Kendall struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kaven Bradley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Kendall's chin.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaven Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kendall pinned against the cage. Kendall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bradley rushes Kendall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kendall.
Kendall gets underhooks to prevent Bradley's takedown attempt.
Bradley pulls guard.
Kendall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bradley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to stand up but Kendall isn't so interested in that idea.
Kendall wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley has Kendall pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradley is looking to stand up but Kendall isn't so interested in that idea.
Bradley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kendall is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bradley drives through and clinches with Kendall against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bradley pulls guard successfully.
Bradley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kendall is one step ahead there.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Kendall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kendall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Kendall from controlling successfully.
Kendall passes Bradley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bradley is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Kendall wants to pass to mount but Bradley is defending the position.
Bradley controlling the position for now.
Bradley is pressing down on Kendall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kendall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley looking to control.
Kendall 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.
Kendall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Kendall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bradley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bradley looking to secure an arm triangle but Kendall defends it well.
Bradley stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kaven Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley moves into the clinch.
Bradley decides to pull guard.
Bradley pushes Kendall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven Bradley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bradley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kendall swivels and escapes.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bradley wants a takedown but no success here.
Kendall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley tries to clinch there but Kendall circles away.
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Bradley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bradley scores with a shoulder strike.
Kendall can't get the takedown.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Bradley pulls Kendall into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
Kendall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Bradley pushes Kendall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kendall swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but Kendall shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaven Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kendall connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kendall misses with a takedown attempt - Bradley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kendall darts in trying to clinch
and Bradley counters with a one-two to the body.
Bradley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kendall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kendall.
Kendall trying to move into half guard but instead Bradley has managed to sweep!
Bradley stands up from Kendall's guard - Bradley perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kendall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Kendall persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradley looks to land a combination but Kendall avoids it well.
Kendall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kendall is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bradley is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley pushes Kendall off and gets back to his feet.
Bradley jabs Kendall right on the nose. Kendall blinks but takes it well.
Kendall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a good low kick that Kendall was not able to check.
Kendall fails to land the takedown.
Kendall closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. Kendall pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt
and Kendall counters with a takedown into side control.
Kendall remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Kendall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bradley connects with a high kick.
Bradley with a poor takedown
so Kendall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kendall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bradley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bradley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bradley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bradley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kendall is keeping the position for now.
Bradley stays in close to Kendall's body and controls the position.
Bradley wants to stand but Kendall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kendall had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bradley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kendall Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bradley's back instead.
Bradley is keeping busy.
Kendall looking for the choke but no joy.
Bradley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kendall's guard. Nice work there by Bradley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bradley tries to clinch there but Kendall circles away.
Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Kendall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Kendall from controlling successfully.
Kendall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kendall trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Kendall stands and throws Bradley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kendall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bradley misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bradley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bradley tries to hold on but Kendall postures up.
Kendall wants to take Bradley's back here but Bradley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bradley wants to control but Kendall is having none of it.
Bradley working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Bradley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kendall seems to be working for a kimura but Bradley defends the submission attempt.
Bradley is looking to escape.
Kendall trying to control the action but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Kendall is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Kendall.
I think Kendall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kendall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes into the arena with Back in Black-AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Decent knees
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washington tries to get out of the position.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Washington tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Matthews takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Chris Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Matthews takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Lamar Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Matthews looks gassed!
Matthews tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Matthews's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Washington.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthews is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is controlling Matthews's trapped leg to prevent Matthews from advancing to side control.
Matthews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
Washington keeping hold of Matthews's head, controlling as best he can.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Washington throws a head kick that Matthews semi-blocks.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Washington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into rage.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington misses with a head kick.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington lands a high kick to the side of Matthews's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Washington dives into guard, looking to finish.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Washington lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Matthews stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Washington follows into mount!
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthews tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Matthews really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matthews tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Matthews is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Washington is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stands up from mount. Strange move.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Washington. Matthews shrugs it off though.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matthews's head.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matthews.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matthews prevents Washington from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Washington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lamar Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses
and Washington moves into the clinch.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Matthews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matthews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matthews trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Matthews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Matthews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
Matthews is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Washington lands a head kick. Matthews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Washington.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Washington is rocked!
Washington throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Washington tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Lamar Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
Washington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Washington.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Chris Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matthews's head.
Matthews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matthews cracks Washington with a big right hand but Washington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matthews is trying to ground and pound but Washington uses the momentary lack of control by Matthews to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews with the ground and pound but Washington uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Matthews.
I think Washington 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Washington!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Peezee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Pescitore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Peezee!
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, Marco Pescitore!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pescitore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peezee tries to clinch there but Pescitore circles away.
A big head kick from Pescitore and Peezee is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Peezee is rocked!
Pescitore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Peezee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pescitore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pescitore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peezee seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Pescitore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pescitore tries to free his leg and advance position but Peezee is retaining full guard.
Pescitore wants to control from the top but Peezee keeps moving.
Pescitore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peezee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pescitore is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pescitore sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marco Pescitore just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peezee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pescitore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peezee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Pescitore.
Peezee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pescitore.
Peezee throws a sloppy head kick and Pescitore moves out of range easily.
Pescitore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peezee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peezee shoots in for a takedown but Pescitore shows good takedown defense.
Peezee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peezee fails with a takedown attempt.
Peezee avoids the head kick by Pescitore.
Pescitore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pescitore tries to clinch up
and Peezee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pescitore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peezee doesn't manage to clinch there - Pescitore circles away.
Pescitore tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peezee clinches.
Pescitore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peezee.
Pescitore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pescitore keeps control of Peezee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pescitore lands a knee to the head.
Peezee misses with a punch to the body.
Pescitore breaks from the clinch.
Peezee clinches with his opponent.
Pescitore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pescitore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pescitore looks gassed!
Peezee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pescitore breaks from the clinch.
Peezee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peezee moves into the clinch.
Pescitore manages to break the clinch.
Peezee tries to clinch up but Pescitore circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor Peezee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peezee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pescitore counters by moving into the clinch.
Pescitore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peezee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pescitore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Pescitore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pescitore keeps control of Peezee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pescitore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pescitore looking to stall.
Peezee missing with knees to the body.
Pescitore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pescitore trying to land knees to the body.
Peezee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Peezee.
Peezee tries a body shot but Pescitore blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pescitore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pescitore throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Peezee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pescitore moves into the clinch successfully.
Pescitore missing with knees to the body.
Pescitore misses with a knee to the head.
Peezee crunches a lovely knee into Pescitore's ribcage.
Pescitore stalling in the clinch.
Peezee misses with a knee to the head.
Pescitore managing to block the knees to the body from Peezee.
Peezee lands a shot to the body.
Pescitore tries to land knees in the clinch but Peezee avoids the damage to the body.
Pescitore managing to block the knees to the body from Peezee.
Pescitore misses with a knee to the head.
Pescitore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pescitore throws a head kick but Peezee moves out of range.
Pescitore tries to clinch but Peezee moves away
and Peezee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peezee.
Pescitore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peezee.
A left hand lands to the body for Peezee.
Pescitore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peezee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peezee missing with knees to the body.
Pescitore scores with a knee to the head.
Pescitore looking to throw knees to the head but Peezee is blocking nicely.
Pescitore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pescitore tries to close the distance and clinch but Peezee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pescitore wants to clinch.
Peezee gets the takedown into side control.
Pescitore is trying to improve his position.
Pescitore struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pescitore is trying to work for a sweep but Peezee has mounted him!
Pescitore is trying to reverse the position but instead Peezee has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peezee has the hooks in. Pescitore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Peezee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pescitore just trying to survive but Peezee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Pescitore right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peezee is not going to allow Pescitore to sit and survive in this position.
Pescitore tries to break free.
Peezee gets his hands free as Pescitore looks to control.
Pescitore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezee doesn't have the hooks in and Pescitore manages to turn into his guard.
Pescitore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peezee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marco Pescitore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peezee throws a head kick that misses
and Pescitore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pescitore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pescitore moves in looking to clinch but Peezee pushes him off.
Peezee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pescitore is fending him off so far but Peezee persists. Nope, Pescitore circles away and we're back to standing.
Pescitore tries to clinch up.
Pescitore is looking to clinch but Peezee is avoiding it.
Pescitore clinches.
Peezee is looking to break free of the clinch but Pescitore has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Peezee.
Peezee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peezee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pescitore.
Pescitore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pescitore breaks from the clinch.
Pescitore knocks Peezee to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pescitore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peezee keeps working.
Peezee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pescitore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pescitore wants to control but Peezee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pescitore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peezee shoots for a double leg takedown but Pescitore sprawls well. He's pushed Peezee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pescitore tries to close the distance and clinch but Peezee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peezee instigates a clinch.
Peezee scores with a hook to the body.
Pescitore tries to land a knee to the head but Peezee blocks with his arms.
Peezee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pescitore breaks from the clinch.
Pescitore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pescitore tries to clinch up but Peezee circles away and keeps his distance.
Pescitore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peezee wants to clinch.
Peezee fails with the takedown.
Pescitore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pescitore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pescitore.
Peezee misses with a punch to the body.
Pescitore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pescitore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peezee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peezee pushes Pescitore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pescitore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peezee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pescitore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pescitore looking to throw knees to the head but Peezee is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Peezee.
Pescitore misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peezee.
Peezee is trying to break free.
Pescitore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peezee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Peezee - that landed with a thud.
Pescitore tries a knee to the head but Peezee blocks it.
Pescitore connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pescitore.
Pescitore has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Peezee - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Pescitore, and another! Peezee is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marco Pescitore!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Jambo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Jambo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao takes one to the chin there.
Jambo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jambo misses the jab.
Jambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacquiao misses with a left hand
and Jambo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Jambo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jambo thuds his right hand into Pacquiao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambo throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes that sends Jambo to the canvas! Pacquiao follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Jambo is rocked!
Jambo is looking for a triangle but Pacquiao pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Jambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jambo working a defensive guard here.
Jambo seems to have got his legs back now.
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pacquiao wanted to stand there but Jambo had control of the position.
Pacquiao stands up from Jambo's guard - Pacquiao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jambo tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao lands the left hand.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the body
and Jambo counters with a shoot takedown. Pacquiao fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jambo trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Jambo won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jambo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jambo won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
Jambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Jambo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jambo wants to clinch but Pacquiao slips to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jambo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jambo slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jambo.
Jambo misses with a low kick as Pacquiao jumps back.
Jambo slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Jambo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Jambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jambo misses with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Jambo backing up. Jambo nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Jambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao takes one to the chin there.
Jambo throws an off balance right hand
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Jambo.
Jambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Jambo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacquiao sizes up Jambo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacquiao. That snapped Jambo's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Jimbo Jambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Jambo avoids them all with ease.
Jambo slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Jambo misses with a hook
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Jambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Jambo tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Jambo.
Jambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao works Jambo's body with a nice hook.
Pacquiao misses with a jab to the body
and Jambo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a jab. Jambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Jambo counters with a two punch combo.
Jambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Jambo coming out on top.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jambo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jambo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pacquiao punishes Jambo's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Jambo misses.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
Pacquiao cracks Jambo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jambo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pacquiao finish him?
Crack! Pacquiao connects with the perfect overhand right and Jambo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Pacquiao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian The Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Morozevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fury's entrance music is BooM. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian The Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Morozevich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fury shoots for a takedown but Morozevich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morozevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Fury!
The Fury is working to get back to half guard.
Morozevich cracks The Fury with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morozevich wants to control the pace but The Fury is squirming around nicely.
The Fury can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morozevich is landing with some decent strikes but The Fury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Fury is trying to escape the mount.
Morozevich controlling from the full mount.
Morozevich prevents The Fury from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozevich raining down shots from the mount!
The Fury is trying desperately to improve position.
Morozevich unloading with bombs!
Morozevich wants to control the pace but The Fury is squirming around nicely.
The Fury can't escape the position.
The Fury taking shots to the head.
The Fury is desperately trying to improve his position but Morozevich has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Morozevich.
Morozevich landing strikes from the mount and The Fury is in trouble!
Morozevich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Fury hang on?
Morozevich tries to control but The Fury wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Fury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morozevich controlling the position easily from mount.
Morozevich is landing with some decent strikes but The Fury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morozevich wants to control the pace but The Fury is squirming around nicely.
Morozevich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morozevich prevents The Fury from getting the reversal.
Morozevich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Fury?
The Fury regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morozevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Fury looking for submissions off his back.
The Fury is breathing heavily.
Morozevich is nestled in close to The Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morozevich lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich controlling the pace.
The Fury on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morozevich not doing much here.
The Fury looking for submissions off his back.
Morozevich is tying to control. The Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozevich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Fury defends it well.
Morozevich is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozevich trying to control from half guard but The Fury is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morozevich takes a swing at The Fury's ribcage but misses.
The Fury with a poor takedown
and Morozevich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Fury's guard.
Morozevich trying to control but The Fury is working from the bottom.
Morozevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morozevich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morozevich stands up over The Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Fury throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Fury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morozevich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morozevich trying to control the position from guard on top but The Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozevich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Fury's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Morozevich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morozevich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Fury is looking for a sweep.
Morozevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Fury keeps working.
Morozevich working the ground and pound from side control.
Morozevich lands some shots froms side control.
Morozevich is looking to take a break and control but The Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander Morozevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morozevich working the head and body with strikes.
The Fury sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Fury is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morozevich pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Fury wants to get back to full guard.
Morozevich wants to free his trapped foot but The Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Fury is staying active underneath Morozevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Fury won't allow Morozevich to pass to mount.
Morozevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Morozevich connects with a nice short shot to The Fury's temple.
Morozevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morozevich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morozevich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Fury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozevich looking to pass the guard.
The Fury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morozevich is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich chips away with some ground and pound.
The Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morozevich.
The Fury has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morozevich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Fury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Fury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morozevich wants to take a breather but The Fury is having none of it.
The Fury is looking to improve his position.
The Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Fury is staying active underneath Morozevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morozevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Fury kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morozevich is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozevich wants to control but The Fury is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morozevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morozevich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Fury at a distance.
The Fury scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morozevich manages to get to full guard.
Morozevich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Fury is pushing down on Morozevich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozevich is fighting to maintain full guard but The Fury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozevich moves into full guard.
Morozevich keeping full guard, as The Fury tries to pass.
Morozevich controlling The Fury's posture.
The Fury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morozevich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Fury, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Morozevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozevich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Fury pushes a forearm under Morozevich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Morozevich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian The Fury!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matsui miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Lets Stay Together - Al Green. miyagi has chosen Cant be stopped as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matsui miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
miyagi throws a nice head kick!
miyagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from miyagi.
Corrales blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for miyagi.
Corrales looks to land a combination but miyagi avoids it well.
miyagi wants to slow Corrales down by chopping away at his legs.
Corrales lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Corrales looks to land a combination but miyagi avoids it well.
Corrales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
miyagi tries to clinch but Corrales is having none of it.
miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Corrales moves out of range easily.
Corrales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from miyagi.
matsui miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miyagi is looking to slow Corrales down with leg kicks.
miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
miyagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Corrales works over miyagi's head and body with a nice combination.
miyagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corrales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
miyagi throws a leg kick but Corrales sees it coming and moves out of range.
miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corrales shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
miyagi scores with a jab to the body.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Corrales shoots for a double leg takedown but miyagi sprawls well. He's pushed Corrales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corrales is breathing heavily.
Corrales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from miyagi.
miyagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corrales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corrales takes one to the chin there.
miyagi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Corrales to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Corrales misses.
Corrales closes this distance looking for a takedown but miyagi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Corrales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to de liver by miyagi. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
miyagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Corrales in the body.
miyagi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales drives through with a takedown into guard.
miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corrales is one step ahead there.
Corrales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of miyagi's head.
Corrales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as miyagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corrales looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corrales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corrales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corrales pushing down on miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
miyagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Corrales.
Corrales is working for a kimura but miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
miyagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corrales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and miyagi defends it well.
miyagi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corrales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Corrales is looking for a kimura here.
miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrales thows a big elbow that misses.
Corrales won't allow miyagi to sweep him here.
miyagi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matsui miyagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corrales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrales misses with a combination
and miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and miyagi counters with an inside leg kick.
miyagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corrales moves into full guard.
miyagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corrales's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. miyagi lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miyagi working Corrales over with strikes.
miyagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
miyagi throwing shots but Corrales is blocking nicely.
miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
miyagi winds up and cracks Corrales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Corrales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corrales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
miyagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corrales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in miyagi's guard.
miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corrales looking for submissions off his back.
miyagi lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corrales is pressing down on miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corrales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corrales wants to sweep but no luck.
Corrales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corrales tries to strike from the bottom.
Corrales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
miyagi lying in Corrales's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Corrales decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! miyagi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chico Corrales!
Chico Corrales retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Your Head. Jay Colmen 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Colmen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colmen throws out the jab.
Colmen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colmen.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colmen misses with a few strikes there.
Colmen walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colmen as he avoids it easily.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Colmen with an uppercut!
Colmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Colmen backpedaling.
Colmen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks tries to clinch but Colmen moves out of range.
Colmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Colmen pushes him off.
Colmen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Colmen avoids nicely.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Colmen circles away.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Colmen pushes him off.
Colmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colmen throws a big shot that misses.
Colmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colmen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks is rocked!
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colmen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hicks colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Colmen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hicks is left battered and dazed whilst Colmen and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Colmen!
Jay Colmen is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Pierre's head.
Wagner lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Wagner finds it's target.
Wagner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jack St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wagner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wagner sizes up St Pierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
Danga de danga de dang - Wagner scores with a four punch combination!
St Pierre looks gassed!
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wagner lands a jab to the head.
St Pierre is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Wagner! St Pierre is backing up but he can't get away as Wagner lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops St Pierre and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kurt Wagner!
Kurt Wagner retains his lightweight title!
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