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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tidwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tidwell comes to the cage accompanied by Papercut. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Tidwell!
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, Cole Trickle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tidwell feints and as Trickle raises his hands in defense, Tidwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tidwell advances to half guard.
Trickle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trickle.
Tidwell wants to pass the guard but Trickle is keeping the position.
Tidwell wants to control from the top but Trickle keeps moving.
Trickle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tidwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Trickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trickle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tidwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tidwell trying to control but Trickle is working from the bottom.
Tidwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tidwell won't allow Trickle to sweep him here.
Trickle controls Tidwell momentarily but Tidwell frees himself.
Tidwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trickle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trickle has escaped and now he's on top!
Tidwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trickle looking to pass the guard.
Tidwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tidwell is looking for a triangle here but Trickle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Trickle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle controls the position from side control.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working.
Trickle working the ground and pound.
Tidwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Trickle cracks Tidwell with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidwell wants to control but Trickle postures up.
Trickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tidwell to see if he's OK.
Trickle wants to control but Tidwell is keeping him busy.
Tidwell is trying to control Trickle's posture but Trickle avoids it.
Tidwell is breathing heavily.
Trickle is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working.
Trickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tidwell is looking for a sweep.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working.
The ground and pound from Trickle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trickle showed some decent athleticism there.
Tidwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tidwell actively working from the bottom here.
Tidwell wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Trickle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tidwell taking some punishment here, with Trickle in his half guard.
Trickle is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tidwell tries to get to full guard but Trickle has control of the leg.
Trickle moves nicely into side control.
Tidwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Trickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trickle is staying tight to Tidwell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tidwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trickle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trickle working the ground and pound from side control.
Tidwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trickle off and has taken his back!
Trickle wants to control his opponent's hands but Tidwell gets his hands free.
Trickle rolls, trying to escape but Tidwell keeps control of the position.
Trickle turns into Tidwell and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidwell is looking for a triangle but Trickle pushes his legs off easily.
Tidwell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Trickle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tidwell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Trickle's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trickle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tidwell gets his way!
Tidwell has got his arm under Trickle's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Trickle has spun round into Tidwell's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Trickle pushes down on Tidwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tidwell tries to get to full guard but Trickle has control of the leg.
Trickle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle winds up and cracks Tidwell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trickle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cole Trickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trickle controlling the action here.
Trickle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trickle landing strikes from the mount.
Tidwell working to try and regain half guard.
Trickle controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tidwell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trickle.
Trickle lands a big shot there that rocks Tidwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trickle prevents Tidwell from getting the reversal.
Trickle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tidwell tries to lock up and control but Trickle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tidwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trickle showed some decent athleticism there.
Tidwell is pressing down on Trickle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trickle drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Trickle as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tidwell screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Trickle! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cole Trickle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Gryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryce's entrance music is Purple. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Gryce!
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, Vincent FootRub!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub misses with a jab, cross combination.
FootRub moves into range and connects with a jab.
FootRub lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
FootRub misses with a wild combination.
FootRub waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gryce.
Gryce misses with a double jab.
FootRub misses the shot to the body.
Gryce slips a straight right by FootRub.
Good exchange - FootRub coming out on top.
FootRub misses with a combination
and Gryce counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gryce has an Americana. FootRub didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gryce is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gryce hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryce Gryce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Thindale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Kosovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Thindale!
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, Gunnar Kosovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thindale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kosovic instigates a clinch.
Thindale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thindale 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 AJ Thindale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosovic lands a body shot.
Thindale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thindale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosovic swivels and escapes.
Kosovic clinches with his opponent.
Kosovic scores with a hook to the body.
Kosovic scores with a shot to the side of Thindale's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thindale is breathing heavily.
Kosovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thindale misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnar Kosovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosovic closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Kosovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosovic is working Thindale over against the cage.
Kosovic pulls guard.
Kosovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thindale is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kosovic throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kosovic wants to stand but Thindale is controlling the position.
Kosovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kosovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Thindale moves out of range of the body kick from Kosovic.
Kosovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosovic wants to stand up but Thindale is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thindale wants to control but Kosovic is keeping busy.
Kosovic stands up and beckons Thindale to join him on the feet.
Kosovic drives through and clinches with Thindale against the cage.
Thindale wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosovic won't allow it.
Kosovic just leaning against Thindale, taking a breather.
Thindale wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosovic won't allow it.
Thindale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosovic breaks from the clinch.
Kosovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thindale to the mat! Thindale manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosovic wants to stand and escape but instead Thindale has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kosovic keeping moving, preventing Thindale from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thindale throwing strikes from guard but Kosovic blocks nicely.
Thindale trying to control but Kosovic is working from the bottom.
Kosovic scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kosovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thindale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thindale circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four 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.
Thindale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thindale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thindale 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.
Thindale looking for a guillotine here but Kosovic defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosovic is working Thindale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Kosovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kosovic tries to clinch up.
Thindale avoids the head kick by Kosovic.
Thindale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thindale manages to avoid it.
Thindale misses with a takedown
and Kosovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kosovic.
Kosovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Thindale is working an open guard so Kosovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thindale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosovic counters with a series of strikes. Thindale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thindale avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thindale shoots and misses
and Kosovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Thindale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Thindale is defending against the submission attempts here by Kosovic.
It looks like Kosovic is going to stand back up.
Thindale is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kosovic connects with a nice short shot to Thindale's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thindale looking for submissions off his back.
Thindale is trying to stand.
Kosovic decides to stand up.
Kosovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thindale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Thindale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosovic counters with a leg kick.
Thindale gets caught flat footed, as Kosovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic is looking to stand up but Thindale won't let him.
Thindale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kosovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kosovic stands up and beckons Thindale to his feet.
Kosovic blocks a head kick by Thindale.
Some wild striking there from Kosovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thindale throws a combination that misses
and Kosovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thindale keeping full guard, as Kosovic tries to pass.
Kosovic won't allow Thindale to sweep him here.
Kosovic trying to control but Thindale is working from the bottom.
Kosovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thindale.
Thindale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thindale working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Kosovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kosovic throws a leg kick which misses Thindale's front leg but catches the back leg as Thindale tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kosovic.
Nice takedown defense from Kosovic. No joy for Thindale on that attempt.
Kosovic feints and then cracks Thindale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thindale down.
Thindale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kosovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Kosovic has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kosovic.
A nice left hand lands by Kosovic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosovic lands a knee to the body.
Kosovic lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thindale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosovic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thindale.
Kosovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosovic keeps control of Thindale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosovic cracks Thindale with a nice body shot.
Kosovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thindale.
Kosovic lands a knee to the body.
Thindale tries for a takedown but Kosovic manages to get underhooks.
Thindale wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosovic won't allow it.
Kosovic prevents Thindale from breaking the clinch.
Kosovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thindale up against the cage.
Thindale tries to pull guard but Kosovic won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Thindale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thindale can't break the clinch.
Kosovic digs a right hand into Thindale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thindale's gas tank.
Thindale can't break the clinch.
Kosovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thindale tries to break the clinch but Kosovic is controlling the position.
Kosovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Thindale digs a right hand underneath Kosovic's ribcage. Kosovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thindale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Thindale.
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.
Thindale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Kosovic keeps control of Thindale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosovic digs a right hand into Thindale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thindale's gas tank.
Thindale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thindale has had enough of the clinch but Kosovic keeps him there for the moment.
Kosovic has clasped his hands together around Thindale's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kosovic cracks Thindale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thindale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Kosovic misses
and Thindale counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic regains half guard.
Kosovic tries to kick Thindale off but Thindale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kosovic is looking for a sweep. Thindale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosovic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kosovic kicks Thindale off and gets back to his feet.
Thindale misses with a takedown
and Kosovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kosovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thindale.
Kosovic decides to pull guard.
Kosovic wants to stand and escape but Thindale is having none of it.
Thindale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosovic keeping moving, preventing Thindale from controlling successfully.
AJ Thindale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thindale is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosovic has wrist control.
Thindale trying to control but Kosovic is working from the bottom.
Thindale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thindale stopping the sweep attempt from Kosovic.
Gunnar Kosovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kosovic shoots in and bounces Thindale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosovic wants to get up but he can't break Thindale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Kosovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kosovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Kosovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Xueijin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong Xueijin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Power!
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, Hong Xueijin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power swings for the body but Xueijin moves out of range.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of Xueijin's head.
Power dips to his left and cracks Xueijin with an uppercut!
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xueijin circles away.
Power wants to clinch.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Xueijin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xueijin.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xueijin's waist but Xueijin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
James Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xueijin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Power counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a hook but Xueijin blocks it.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hong Xueijin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power is breathing heavily.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Xueijin counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Power to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Xueijin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hong Xueijin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector has chosen Metallica : Whiplash as his entrance music. Walter Lebowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Vector's chin.
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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, Walter Lebowski!
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, Vinnie Vector!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector misses with a head kick.
Vector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lebowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Vector circles away.
Vector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vector.
Lebowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vector lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Walter Lebowski has been cut.
Vector lands a nice elbow.
Vector lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walter Lebowski's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vector landing knees to the head.
Walter Lebowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vector just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lebowski's brow.
Vector throws an elbow but it misses.
Vector breaks from the clinch.
Lebowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vector throws a front kick that sends Lebowski stumbling back into the cage.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick lands from Vector that sends Lebowski to the canvas. Lebowski tries to scramble back to his feet but Vector brings him back down into side control.
Lebowski is rocked!
Vector controls the position from side control.
Lebowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector just content to control the position.
Lebowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vector tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lebowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vector slows the pace down in half guard.
Lebowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Lebowski trying to control but Vector postures up.
Vector prevents Lebowski from improving his position.
Lebowski is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski tries to hold on but Vector pushes him away.
Vector controlling his opponent.
Lebowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Vector controlling from mount.
Lebowski is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lebowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lebowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lebowski is squirming around, avoiding Vector's attempts to control the action.
Lebowski is looking to improve his position but Vector isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Lebowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vector misses with a series of wild punches.
Vector lands a nice hook to Lebowski's body. Lebowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big head kick from Vector and Lebowski is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Walter Lebowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinnie Vector!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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233 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georges Achilles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Keembo Sluce has been cut.
Achilles fails to land with a series of punches.
Sluce tries to clinch there but Achilles circles away.
Achilles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Achilles working over Sluce with some ground and pound. Sluce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sluce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Achilles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sluce wants to improve his position but Achilles is controlling well.
Achilles wants to pass to mount but Sluce is defending the position.
Achilles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sluce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Achilles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Achilles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sluce tries to roll over but Achilles keeps him under control.
Sluce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Achilles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sluce looking for submissions off his back.
Sluce looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Achilles.
Sluce trying to control here.
Achilles lands strikes from half guard.
Sluce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sluce is trying to maintain the position but Achilles is very close to passing his half guard.
Sluce is breathing heavily.
Achilles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Achilles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sluce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Achilles connects with a nice short shot to Sluce's temple.
Nice strikes from Achilles there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Achilles lands a nice short elbow.
Sluce is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Achilles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sluce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Sluce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sluce wants to improve his position but Achilles is controlling well.
Sluce seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Achilles lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Achilles prevents Sluce from improving his position.
Sluce taking some punishment here, with Achilles in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Achilles connects with a nice short shot to Sluce's temple.
Sluce wants to get back to full guard.
Sluce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Achilles scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Achilles lands a nice short elbow.
Achilles lands with a punch from half guard.
Sluce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Achilles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Achilles lands with a punch from half guard.
Achilles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Achilles is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sluce is hurt! He's hurt bad - Achilles fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sluce from any more punishment! Congratulations to Achilles! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Achilles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uadab Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uadab Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriel Black!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguiar lands a left and a right that sends Black crashing to the canvas! Aguiar dives into mount looking to finish!
Black is rocked!
It looks like Uriel Black has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguiar is going olschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Aguiar finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Black is out cold - huge knockout for Aguiar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uadab Aguiar!
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