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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Powell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Corona!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powell is pressing down on Corona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corona is holding on for now.
Corona is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Corona has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Powell is looking to defend but Corona has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Powell! Corona pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Powell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Corona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan TanHer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruschev has chosen Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan TanHer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksei Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TanHer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
TanHer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruschev keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruschev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
TanHer cracks Kruschev with a big elbow.
Kruschev is trying to buck TanHer off.
TanHer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kruschev is pushing TanHer's head away, looking to escape. TanHer manages to hold on to the position though.
Kruschev is not content to let TanHer control the position.
TanHer scores with a couple of short elbows.
TanHer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TanHer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
TanHer trying to control the position but Kruschev is working away.
TanHer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
TanHer is working Kruschev over with some ground and pound from side control.
TanHer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
TanHer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruschev keeps working.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet but TanHer drags him back down.
TanHer is putting a hurting on Kruschev here, landing some big shots from side control.
TanHer cracks Kruschev with a big right hand but Kruschev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
TanHer working the head with strikes.
TanHer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruschev, who protects the arm well.
TanHer is breathing heavily.
TanHer working the ground and pound but Kruschev is defending the strikes.
Kruschev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TanHer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruschev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
TanHer working the ground and pound.
Kruschev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, TanHer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
TanHer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruschev has escaped the position, nice work there.
TanHer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from TanHer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
TanHer slows the pace down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TanHer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
TanHer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
TanHer wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Kruschev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruschev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TanHer.
Kruschev has his feet on TanHer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TanHer clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
TanHer is trying to trip Kruschev. He has hold of a leg but Kruschev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. TanHer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
TanHer throwing strikes from guard but Kruschev blocks nicely.
Kruschev keeping full guard, as TanHer tries to pass.
Kruschev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing TanHer from controlling successfully.
Kruschev wants to stand but TanHer is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TanHer chips away with some ground and pound.
TanHer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan TanHer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
TanHer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evan TanHer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but TanHer circles away and keeps his distance.
TanHer throws out a powerful jab.
TanHer thows a body shot but no joy.
TanHer instigates a clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev tries for a takedown but TanHer manages to get underhooks.
TanHer manages to break the clinch.
TanHer closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown. TanHer fights it but they end up in guard.
TanHer trying to control the position.
TanHer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruschev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TanHer has control of Kruschev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kruschev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
TanHer unloading with bombs!
Kruschev is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kruschev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
TanHer trying to control but Kruschev is having none of it.
TanHer controlling his opponent.
TanHer dominating with strikes here.
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.
TanHer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kruschev really wants to buck TanHer off and get back to his feet.
TanHer landing strikes from the mount and Kruschev is in trouble!
TanHer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
TanHer with good strikes from the mount here!
TanHer looking to control but Kruschev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TanHer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruschev looks a forlorn figure.
TanHer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kruschev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
TanHer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kruschev really wants to buck TanHer off and get back to his feet.
Kruschev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TanHer landing shots from mount.
Kruschev is trying to stand up.
TanHer goes for an armbar but Kruschev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kruschev.
Kruschev wants to stand but TanHer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TanHer working for a triangle but Kruschev defends it easily.
TanHer is striking but Kruschev is not phased and passes to half guard.
TanHer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TanHer thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Kruschev counters with a nice body kick.
Kruschev scores a takedown into full mount!
TanHer regains half guard.
Evan TanHer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TanHer gets back to full guard.
TanHer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
TanHer striking off his back but it's not causing Kruschev any problems.
Kruschev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TanHer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
TanHer is trying to control the position but Kruschev postures up.
Kruschev wants to stand but TanHer is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Evan TanHer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TanHer.
Kruschev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TanHer wants to clinch
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
TanHer breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for TanHer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev closes this distance looking for a takedown but TanHer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TanHer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TanHer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
TanHer stops Kruschev from standing up.
TanHer distracts Kruschev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TanHer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
TanHer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TanHer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruschev wants to stand but TanHer is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TanHer clinches up against the ropes.
TanHer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev stops a takedown attempt from TanHer.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
TanHer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kruschev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
TanHer scores with punches from the back.
Kruschev trying to get back to his feet but TanHer is in full control for now.
Good control from TanHer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TanHer throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kruschev could be in trouble here!
Kruschev looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kruschev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
TanHer softening up his opponent with strikes here.
TanHer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
TanHer trying to control momentarily.
TanHer misses with punches from the back.
TanHer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kruschev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kruschev covering up well under a series of strikes from TanHer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev holding both TanHer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kruschev grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
TanHer is working the ground and pound. Can Kruschev escape?
TanHer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
TanHer lands a shot to the head.
Evan TanHer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TanHer is working the ground and pound. Can Kruschev escape?
TanHer is riding his opponent, not letting Kruschev buck him off.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Kruschev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by TanHer.
Aleksei Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
TanHer throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kruschev could be in trouble here!
Kruschev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Evan TanHer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and TanHer counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan TanHer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well TanHer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan TanHer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Fette's Vette as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Davis Black had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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149 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 featherweight 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, Davis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferson up against the ropes.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffy Jefferson.
Jefferson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jefferson sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jefferson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jefferson gets full guard.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black controlling the pace.
Jefferson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jefferson wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Black tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Black's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to escape the mount.
Black pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Black controlling from mount.
Jefferson regains half guard.
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.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Black is thwarting Jefferson's attempts to control the position.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Black dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Black moves into the clinch.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffy Jefferson.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jefferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black is trying to move to mount but Jefferson reverses beautifully and ends up in Black's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black can't break the clinch.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jefferson prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Black stalling against the ropes.
Black can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Jefferson trying to land knees to the body.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black stalks Jefferson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jefferson's face. Jefferson staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Black down.
Jeffy Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black controlling the pace.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Black dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jefferson is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jefferson won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Jefferson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson closes the distance but Black moves to the side
and Black counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jefferson's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Black is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Black's back instead.
Jefferson scores with punches from the back.
Jefferson scores with punches from the back.
Jeffy Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents Jefferson from getting a body triangle.
Jefferson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Black has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jefferson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Black taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jefferson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffy Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Pulser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glorious comes to the ring accompanied by Pimp C - Knockin Doors Down. Pulser has chosen They Call Me Little Evil as his entrance music. Collin Glorious has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
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, Jens Pulser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorious with a hook.
Pulser has a takedown stuffed.
Glorious scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jens Pulser has been cut.
Pulser has a takedown stuffed.
Glorious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glorious counters with a big uppercut that knocks Pulser off his feet! Glorious dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulser parries the strikes from Glorious easily there. Glorious is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pulser to escape.
Glorious in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Glorious in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glorious stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulser with a poor takedown
and Glorious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collin Glorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Pulser.
Pulser misses with a takedown attempt
and Glorious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glorious takes one to the side of the head.
Glorious thows a body shot but no joy.
Glorious misses with an uppercut.
Pulser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glorious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collin Glorious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Glorious - just one landing.
Glorious Rushes Pulser and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Pulser is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Glorious Piles on the pressure and Pulser crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Collin Glorious!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Flett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Flett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flett gets a takedown into half guard.
Dorian is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Flett pulls his head out easily.
Dorian is looking to improve his position.
Flett lands with a punch from half guard.
Flett seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flett wants to take a breather but Dorian is having none of it.
Dorian is trying to get back to full guard.
Flett trying to control from half guard but Dorian is working away.
Flett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dorian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flett's back!
Flett is trying to break free.
Dorian working for the choke.
Flett just trying to survive but Dorian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Flett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dorian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dorian's guard. Nice work there by Flett.
Dorian keeping moving, preventing Flett from controlling successfully.
Flett looking to pass the guard.
Flett 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorian is on top in guard.
Flett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flett trying to keep a closed guard but Dorian is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flett keeping full guard, as Dorian tries to pass.
Dorian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dorian advances to half guard.
Dorian looks gassed!
Dorian trying to pass the guard but Flett defending well.
Dorian seems to be looking for submissions.
Flett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flett wants to sweep but no luck.
Flett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Flett is tightening it up a little... Dorian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dorian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dorian taps out! nice BJJ there by Flett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Flett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shibukawa Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen target=blank>Down with Shane as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shibukawa Gouki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gouki.
Gouki in side control, throwing shots but Velasquez defends.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gouki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Velasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gouki but great work by Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to stand but Gouki has his arm trapped.
Gouki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gouki is looking to reverse the position.
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasquez tries for a kimura but Gouki is defending well.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gouki keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gouki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gouki sneaks back into half guard.
Gouki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gouki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gouki actively working from the bottom here.
Gouki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Velasquez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gouki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gouki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Velasquez.
Velasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Gouki is in no mood to give up.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gouki is now in Velasquez's guard. A big mistake from Velasquez there, giving up the dominant position!
Gouki won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Gouki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gouki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gouki throwing strikes but missing.
Gouki tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Gouki is defending it quite comfortably.
Gouki actively working from the bottom here.
Gouki is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasquez passes to side control.
Velasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez decides to stand back up. Velasquez steps back and let's Gouki get back to his feet.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Gouki counters with a shoot takedown. Velasquez fights it but they end up in guard.
Gouki wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Gouki stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Gouki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Velasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gouki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gouki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gouki looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gouki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Velasquez has tightened it up now! Gouki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin comes to the ring accompanied by UGK/ Saigon - We Gon' Ride. Jack LeBalls is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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272 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBalls throws a series of punches but Spoakin avoids them all with ease.
Spoakin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBalls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spoakin throws a body punch but LeBalls moves out of range.
LeBalls clinches up against the ropes.
LeBalls tries to score a body lock takedown but Spoakin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LeBalls will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spoakin up against the ropes.
LeBalls is trying to maintain a safe position but Spoakin gets an underhook and turns LeBalls into the ropes.
Spoakin is looking to break free of the clinch but LeBalls has double underhooks.
LeBalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spoakin.
Spoakin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBalls moves away.
LeBalls walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spoakin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBalls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBalls looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jack LeBalls has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spoakin drops LeBalls with a straight left! Oh this is bad for LeBalls! Spoakin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eulogy Spoakin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deftones - Change. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Shadows!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shadows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shadows lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Max Shadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Shadows.
Shadows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shadows catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shadows.
Shadows gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shadows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Shadows has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadows walks into a jab.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Shadows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shadows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Shadows tries a head kick but it misses.
Shadows lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Shadows connects with a looping right hand.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shadows's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shadows duly obliges.
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shadows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shadows lands a slapping body shot.
Shadows is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shadows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shadows lands a body shot.
Shadows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shadows throws and low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller walks into a jab.
Shadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shadows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller is rocked!
Shadows with a nice cross.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Shadows scores with a body shot.
Shadows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shadows sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shadows goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shadows is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Miller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shadows scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadows misses with the combination.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shadows scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shadows throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Shadows dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Max Shadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadows lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadows lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shadows.
A nice combination there by Shadows.
Miller moves forwards but Shadows connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Shadows.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shadows.
Shadows lands a jab to the head.
Shadows is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shadows lands with a nice body punch.
Shadows goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shadows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller throws a hook but Shadows blocks it.
Shadows punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Shadows throws a shot to the body.
Shadows lands a jab-cross combination.
Shadows throws a head kick that misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Shadows sends Miller down but not out. Shadows dives into side control looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face as Shadows controls the position.
Let's hope that Shadows 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.
Shadows stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Shadows moved out of range nicely.
Shadows stuffs the takedown.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Shadows both land. Nice combination.
Shadows throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shadows closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shadows throws a one two combo.
Shadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shadows scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shadows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shadows works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Shadows attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shadows dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shadows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shadows works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Shadows scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Shadows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shadows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Max Shadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadows with a hook.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Shadows.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shadows lands with a nice body punch.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Shadows.
A right-left combo lands from Shadows.
Shadows with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadows cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Max Shadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shadows throws a shot to the body.
Shadows throws a left that rocks Miller and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shadows dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Miller regain composure!
Shadows has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shadows punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller avoids the head kick by Shadows.
Good shot there by Shadows.
Nice jab there from Shadows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shadows stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Shadows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shadows scores with a shot to the body.
Shadows works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shadows drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Miller right on the button. Miller goes down! Shadows follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shadows gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Shadows!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes to the ring accompanied by Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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137 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepe Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleaser tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pleaser throws an overhand right that lands on Silvia's shoulder, as Silvia tries to avoid the shot.
Pleaser blocks a low kick nicely.
Pleaser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pleaser throws a nice looking combination but Silvia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silvia forces Pleaser back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvia.
Pleaser has Silvia pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Silvia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Richard Pleaser has been cut.
A knee to the head by Silvia.
Pleaser is rocked!
Silvia lands a big knee! That's hurt Pleaser! Oh, he's all over the place! Silvia lands another knee that sends Pleaser to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Silvia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa comes to the ring accompanied by HELLUVA LIFE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sosa but Sosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNeil needs to keep his hands up - Sosa had a free shot at his head there.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNeil's head.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeil blocks a jab.
Sosa misses with a hook. McNeil ducked under it nicely.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNeil's head.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but McNeil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
McNeil defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
McNeil moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa swings for the body but McNeil moves out of range.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa misses with a hook.
McNeil looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNeil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa lands with a right hand.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Sosa swings for the body but McNeil moves out of range.
Sosa takes a swing at McNeil's ribcage but misses.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
McNeil misses with the combination.
Sosa looks to land a right hand but McNeil moved out of range.
McNeil cracks a nice hook into Sosa's ribs.
Sosa throws a sloppy body shot
and McNeil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sosa thinking.
McNeil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but McNeil is just out of range.
Sosa throws the left hand but McNeil avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. McNeil saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Sosa both land. Nice combination.
Sosa throws a shot to the body.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but McNeil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNeil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sosa has McNeil pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McNeil won't allow Sosa to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McNeil looking to pass the guard.
Sosa is looking to stand up but McNeil isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sosa looks to land a right hand but McNeil moved out of range.
Sosa scores with the left hand. McNeil knows he should have avoided that one.
Sosa scores with a jab to the body.
McNeil throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Sosa.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but McNeil uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a jab to the body
and McNeil counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNeil misses with a combination
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeil slips under a jab from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a body shot.
Sosa works McNeil's body with a nice hook.
Sosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sosa misses with a double jab
and McNeil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sosa misses with a body punch
and Sosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa lands a really nice looking cross but McNeil seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Sosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sosa throws a series of punches but McNeil avoids them all with ease.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but McNeil slips the punch.
McNeil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNeil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sosa regains half guard.
McNeil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNeil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
McNeil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McNeil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNeil takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sosa is trying is best to control the position here.
McNeil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McNeil.
McNeil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but McNeil has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Jason McNeil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNeil fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but McNeil uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeil ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Sosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
McNeil fails with the takedown.
Marcello Sosa is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Sosa misses
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McNeil is controlling him.
Sosa is trying to keep McNeil in close.
Sosa is looking to stand up but McNeil isn't so interested in that idea.
McNeil is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Sosa pulls McNeil in close to prevent any damage.
McNeil trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing McNeil from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNeil ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
McNeil works Sosa's body with a nice hook.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on McNeil's shoulder, as McNeil tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNeil throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McNeil to counter with a crisp jab.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of McNeil's head but McNeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sosa.
McNeil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNeil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNeil fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa misses with a hook. McNeil ducked under it nicely.
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 Marcello Sosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sosa misses with a combination
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sosa has McNeil pulled in close to control his posture.
McNeil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Sosa has control of McNeil's left arm, preventing McNeil from doing any damage.
McNeil postures up.
McNeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNeil sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McNeil postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil preventing the sweep.
Sosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNeil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sosa misses with a double jab
and McNeil counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeil dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
McNeil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNeil moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa lands a head shot.
Sosa misses with a looping right.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a hook. McNeil ducked under it nicely.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNeil counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of McNeil's head but McNeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Sosa as he connects with a hook.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by McNeil.
McNeil shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
so McNeil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sosa trying to control the position here.
Sosa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McNeil manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil wants to take a breather but Sosa is having none of it.
McNeil thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sosa to regain full guard.
McNeil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNeil looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McNeil scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNeil struggling a bit here.
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.
McNeil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sosa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNeil.
Sosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sosa is working hard here to advance position.
Sosa is not content to let McNeil control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McNeil thows a huge punch but Sosa dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason McNeil just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sosa misses with a shot to the body
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sosa won't be happy with that.
Sosa wants to control but McNeil postures up.
McNeil 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.
Jason McNeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNeil wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
McNeil working the ground and pound but Sosa is defending the strikes.
An elbow from McNeil crashes against the mat.
Sosa regains half guard.
McNeil prevents Sosa from standing back up.
McNeil throws a strike but Sosa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sosa controls McNeil momentarily but McNeil frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil stopping the sweep attempt from Sosa.
McNeil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNeil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNeil throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNeil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McNeil wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment.
McNeil is trying to control the position but Sosa postures up.
Sosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from McNeil's guard.
McNeil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNeil is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sosa swings for the body but McNeil moves out of range.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNeil moves away from the strike by Sosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a hook.
Sosa throws a body punch but McNeil moves out of range.
Sosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
McNeil avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Sosa throws a sloppy body shot
and McNeil counters with a stiff right hand.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
McNeil misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Sosa throws a right and a left that McNeil avoids nicely.
Sosa throws a sloppy body shot
and McNeil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sosa scores with a one two! McNeil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNeil.
McNeil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNeil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sosa keeping his opponent close.
McNeil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sosa defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from McNeil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sosa parries the strikes from McNeil easily there. McNeil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sosa to escape.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McNeil dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Sosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
Sosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa with a hook.
A shot to the body from Sosa misses
and McNeil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but McNeil is just out of range.
McNeil misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Sosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa is trying to control the position but McNeil postures up.
McNeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNeil with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNeil wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
McNeil is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McNeil is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Sosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sosa has McNeil pulled in close to control his posture.
McNeil throwing strikes from guard but Sosa blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
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.
Sosa throws a series of punches but McNeil avoids them all with ease.
McNeil drops his hands momentarily and Sosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. McNeil catches Sosa right on the button with a cross.
McNeil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McNeil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNeil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on McNeil's shoulder, as McNeil tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa misses with the combination.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of McNeil's head but McNeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Sosa there.
Sosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNeil backs up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil has a takedown stuffed.
McNeil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Sosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but McNeil slips the punch.
A punch combination from Sosa misses.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
McNeil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McNeil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McNeil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sosa scores with a sloppy right hand. McNeil should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNeil moves away.
Sosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNeil. McNeil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNeil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sosa connects with the punch.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. McNeil saw that one coming.
McNeil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNeil dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
Sosa misses with a hook to the body
and McNeil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sosa swinging wilding here.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. McNeil moves away and avoids it.
McNeil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa retains his featherweight title!
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