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FNF 18 - Beane vs Meridius PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raven LaCroix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract LaCroix.
LaCroix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaCroix misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carl Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix gets a takedown into half guard.
LaCroix not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but LaCroix is very close to passing his half guard.
LaCroix stands up and beckons Bennett to join him on the feet.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but LaCroix seems unphased.
LaCroix slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LaCroix looks gassed!
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaCroix is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by LaCroix.
Bennett cracks LaCroix with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaCroix looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bennett finish him?
LaCroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett fakes the body blow, causing LaCroix to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! LaCroix goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Bennett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimeras Murowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupont kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bodies Hit the Floor. Murowski has chosen Sum 41 - Underclass Hero as his entrance music. Damian Dupont had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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187 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazimeras Murowski!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupont drops Murowski with a right and a left! Dupont comes rushing in but Murowski regains his composure and manages to keep Dupont in guard.
Murowski is rocked!
Dupont has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dupont lands a couple of elbows.
Murowski is still in real trouble! Can Dupont finish him?
Dupont postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dupont, into his guard.
Murowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Murowski stops Dupont from standing up.
Murowski wants to stand but Dupont has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murowski stopping the sweep attempt from Dupont.
Dupont wants to stand and escape but Murowski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murowski postures up.
Dupont wants to stand up but Murowski is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupont scores with a three punch combo!
Dupont tries to clinch up.
Murowski has managed to clinch.
Dupont misses with a punch on the inside.
Murowski prevents a body shot from Dupont.
Murowski tries for a takedown but Dupont manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murowski.
Dupont tries to break the clinch but Murowski is controlling the position.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Murowski lands an elbow inside.
Dupont prevents Murowski from breaking the clinch.
Dupont manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dupont is breathing heavily.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murowski as he avoids it easily.
Murowski misses with a double jab.
Dupont blocks a head kick by Murowski.
Murowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupont wants to control the pace but Murowski is squirming around nicely.
Murowski is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murowski taking shots to the head.
Dupont swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murowski is now in Dupont's guard. A big mistake from Dupont there, giving up the dominant position!
Murowski wants to get up but he can't break Dupont's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dupont can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murowski controls the pace.
Dupont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murowski controls the pace.
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 crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murowski wants to get up but he can't break Dupont's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dupont wants to sweep here but Murowski controlling him for the moment.
Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dupont just misses with a punch to the body.
Murowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dupont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damian Dupont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupont wants to clinch
and Murowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Dupont is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupont is looking for a sweep.
Dupont sneaks back into half guard.
Murowski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murowski connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick from Murowski lands but Dupont takes it in his stride.
Dupont wants to clinch
and Murowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dupont is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dupont wants to clinch but Murowski slips to the side
and Murowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dupont tries to clinch up
and Murowski counters with a series of strikes. Dupont will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dupont tries to clinch
and Murowski counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dupont has him pressed against the cage.
Dupont gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dupont wants to stand and escape but instead Murowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dupont is trying to control the position but Murowski postures up.
Murowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murowski being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont wants to stand up but Murowski is controlling him.
Dupont is trying to hold Murowski in close to prevent damage but Murowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Dupont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murowski is working away from the top position though.
Murowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dupont thows a leg kick but Murowski checks it
and Dupont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four 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.
Dupont misses with a combination
and Murowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dupont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murowski.
Dupont is trying to control but Murowski passes into side control!
Dupont wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dupont tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dupont is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazimeras Murowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dupont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dupont is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murowski tries to kick Dupont off but Dupont keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dupont wants to take a breather but Murowski is having none of it.
Dupont wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Murowski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murowski working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dupont off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dupont tries to clinch
and Murowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Murowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupont throws a combination that misses
and Murowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Dupont shrugs it off.
Murowski scores with a head kick.
Murowski scores with a head kick.
Murowski closes the distance and clinches up with Dupont, looking for a takedown. Murowski pushes Dupont against the cage but Dupont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dupont throws a leg kick
and Murowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dupont tries to get to full guard but Murowski has control of the leg.
Dupont wants to sweep but Murowski has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to buck Murowski off but Murowski is having none of it.
Dupont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupont is trying to get back to his feet.
Kazimeras Murowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murowski decides to stand back up. Murowski steps back and let's Dupont get back to his feet.
Dupont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murowski.
Murowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dupont circles away.
Dupont motions for Murowski to come forward. Dupont throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dupont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murowski rushes Dupont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dupont gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Damian Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazimeras Murowski.
Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupont tries to clinch up
and Murowski moves into the clinch.
Dupont prevents Murowski from breaking the clinch.
Dupont is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murowski tries for a takedown but Dupont manages to get underhooks.
Dupont's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murowski misses with a knee strike.
Dupont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dupont digs a right hand into Murowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murowski's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is looking to break free of the clinch but Murowski has double underhooks.
Dupont can't get the takedown.
Dupont lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murowski wants to break free but Dupont has control.
Murowski breaks from the clinch.
Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dupont wants to stall.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murowski pulls guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Murowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont stands and steps away. Murowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dupont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murowski shoots and misses
and Dupont counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazimeras Murowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murowski 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 Suge Night 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... Kazimeras Murowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Rollin. Sean Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orion Cook's chin.
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Thompson!
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, Orion Cook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cook looking for submissions off his back.
Cook wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cook regains half guard.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
Cook moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cook keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Cook has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson wants to stand but Cook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Cook thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Cook is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Cook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cook is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cook is working away from the top position though.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cook slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cook counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Cook trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Cook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Cook seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Cook counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thompson's guard now.
Cook 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.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Cook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cook is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Cook is tying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cook is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Cook wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson won't allow Cook to pass to mount.
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.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cook decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Cook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Cook isn't so interested in that idea.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cook trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Orion Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Cook looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thompson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cook working away.
Cook is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cook is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thompson's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook 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.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cook.
Cook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Cook is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cook wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cook works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Cook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cook trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook controlling the position.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Cook had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thompson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cook Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thompson's back instead.
Cook is trying to stick to Thompson's back but Thompson is turning into Cook. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cook's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Cook's control of his arms but Cook is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Cook pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orion Cook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LJ Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Maalihe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LJ Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marek Maalihe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maalihe checks a leg kick.
Maalihe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maalihe is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maalihe is trying to stand.
Maalihe is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Maalihe defends the submission attempt.
Maalihe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris is looking to advance position but Maalihe won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Maalihe is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Maalihe which made him look bad.
Maalihe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like LJ Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maalihe swinging wilding here.
Harris seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Maalihe shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Harris is backing up but Maalihe catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Harris covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Maalihe Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Maalihe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manuel pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). manuel pacquiao looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manuel pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Green!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
manuel pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pacquiao tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
pacquiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green is trying for a kimura here. pacquiao looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between joe rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, joe rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid moves into range and clinches up with rogan.
rogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of rogan's head.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kid.
Kid pushes rogan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
rogan is trying to maintain a safe position but Kid gets an underhook and turns rogan into the cage.
rogan has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
rogan working aggressively here.
Kid is leaning against rogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kid.
rogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
rogan is breathing heavily.
rogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of rogans head.
Kid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kid passes rogan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kid winds up and cracks rogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
rogan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kid manages to pass to mount!
rogan is bucking up trying to escape but Kid cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kid lands a nice shot to the head.
Kid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
rogan is in a horrible position here. Kid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
rogan is rocked!
rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid lands a heavy elbow.
Kid trying to control but rogan is having none of it.
Kid unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Kid.
Kid is landing with some decent strikes but rogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh rogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
rogan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kid.
rogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Kid looking to finish rogan with some ground and pound. This is bad for rogan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kid lands a nice shot to the head.
Kid breaks from rogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kid postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked rogan badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kid around the waist but Kid pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kid is the winner by TKO! Kid jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karate Kid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virtua Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Drunk!
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, Virtua Bird!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Drunk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drunk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bird checks a leg kick.
Drunk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drunk is looking to clinch.
Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drunk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drunk wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Drunk tries to keep at a distance but Bird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bird is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bird takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunk scores with a hook to the body.
Drunk misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Drunk.
Drunk misses with a punch to the body.
Drunk working aggressively here.
Bird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drunk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bird leaning against his opponent.
Drunk trying to land knees to the body.
Drunk can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Drunk trying to land knees to the body.
Drunk is breathing heavily.
Drunk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Drunk can't break the clinch.
Drunk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drunk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Drunk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird stalls.
Drunk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird stalling.
Drunk is looking to control Bird's arms but Bird gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drunk has his back to the cage.
Bird prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird decides to pull guard.
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Drunk defends easily.
Bird thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bird should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Drunk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bird Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Drunk's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Drunk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bird.
I really don't envy Drunk right now.
Bird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Drunk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bird tries to keep control of the position but Drunk is staying busy.
Bird is persistently looking for the submission but Drunk is defending it well.
Drunk wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bird working for a choke but Drunk is defending well.
Bird lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Drunk.
Drunk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird keeps control of the position as Drunk tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bird has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Drunk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virtua Bird dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drunk tries to clinch up
and Bird moves into the clinch.
Bird leaning against his opponent.
Bird prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drunk wants to stall.
Bird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drunk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bird jumps guard.
Bird looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drunk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Drunk blocks the strikes from Bird.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunk looking to pass the guard.
Bird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Drunk rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Drunk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Virtua Bird!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Zoku by The Kodo Drummers. Chris Wells has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, William Ruger!
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, Chris Wells!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wells to score with a decent uppercut.
Wells swinging wilding here.
Ruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wells swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruger throws a lazy right hand but Wells sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Ruger slips the punch.
Wells circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ruger to the canvas! Ruger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wells keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Wells!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paige Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Klyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupont's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies Hit the Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paige Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Klyka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klyka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dupont scores with a leg kick.
Flex Klyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupont shoots and misses
and Klyka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dupont's guard now.
Klyka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupont is keeping the position for now.
Klyka prevents Dupont from getting back to his feet.
Klyka has gone for a leg lock! Dupont slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klyka's guard.
Klyka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dupont's guard.
Klyka 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.
Klyka looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klyka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupont dives on top into guard.
Dupont is looking to stand up but Klyka won't let him.
Dupont postures up.
Dupont wants to stand but Klyka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dupont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klyka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klyka has a closed guard, preventing Dupont from standing up.
Dupont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Klyka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Klyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dupont counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klyka won't be happy with that.
Klyka is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klyka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupont tries to stand but Klyka is controlling his head.
Dupont stands up.
Dupont throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klyka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dupont counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dupont.
Paige Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Klyka.
Klyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klyka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klyka keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Klyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont stands up from Klyka's guard - Dupont perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dupont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klyka!
Klyka is working to get back to half guard.
Dupont looking to secure an arm triangle but Klyka defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klyka is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupont has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paige Dupont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klyka fails with the takedown
and Dupont counters by clinching up.
Klyka takes an elbow to the temple.
Dupont decides to pull guard.
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Klyka defends easily.
Dupont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klyka on the ground.
Klyka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klyka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Klyka tries for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klyka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dupont manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Klyka looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont tries to stand but can't do so whilst Klyka controls his leg.
Klyka actively working from the bottom here.
Klyka is looking for a sweep. Dupont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klyka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klyka actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dupont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klyka has his takedown stuffed
and Dupont counters by clinching up.
Klyka is working for takedown but Dupont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paige Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Klyka.
Dupont unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klyka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dupont tries a knee to the head but Klyka blocks it.
Dupont is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klyka can't fight it off and eventually Dupont manages to take the fight to the floor. Klyka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klyka is on top in guard.
Dupont can't keep his opponent in guard - Klyka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klyka prevents Dupont from improving his position.
Klyka is trying to work for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Klyka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klyka wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klyka wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klyka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupont defends it well.
Klyka is tying to control. Dupont wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paige Dupont will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klyka tries for a takedown but Dupont circles away easily
and Dupont counters with a single leg into guard. Klyka didn't expect that.
Klyka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dupont has his hands clasped together but Klyka extends an breaks Dupont's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Klyka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flex Klyka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Beane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Beane!
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, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius lands a hook that stumbles Beane back into the cage. Meridius follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Beane to the canvas! Meridius pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Beane has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius is the new heavyweight champion!
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