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KONFLIKT World Cup - Event 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: California Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Paul Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Crawford scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Pablo Dominguez has been cut.
Crawford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crawford but Crawford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford blocks a jab.
Dominguez throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Paul Crawford has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawford connects with a body shot.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford scores with a hook to the body. Dominguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawford avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crawford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez looks gassed!
Crawford drops Dominguez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dominguez looks back up at him and smiles so Crawford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dominguez is rocked!
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Crawford's shoulder, as Crawford tries to avoid the shot.
Dominguez misses with a low kick as Crawford jumps back.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crawford is trying to defend but Dominguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Crawford won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Crawford has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Dominguez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with the combination.
Crawford takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Crawford misses.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominguez shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford drops Dominguez with a left right combo! Crawford follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dominguez is trying to escape the position but Crawford is controlling the position.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
Crawford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dominguez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Crawford as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dominguez is left battered and dazed whilst Crawford and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Crawford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Filho 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Badass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass avoids the body shot from Filho.
Filho closes the distance and pushes Badass back into the cage.
Badass taking a breather.
Filho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Filho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Badass misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Filho misses with a straight left.
Filho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filho misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filho misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filho needs to keep his hands up - Badass had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Filho tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass throws a series of punches but Filho avoids them all with ease.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Filho misses with a looping left.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass loads up on a big right hand but Filho slips the punch.
Filho misses with a few strikes there.
Badass defending well as Filho loads up on a big left hand.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Badass throws and low kick but Filho moves out of range easily.
Badass lands a lovely overhand right.
Badass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Badass.
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.
Filho tries to clinch up but Badass circles away and keeps his distance.
Filho misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a one-two to the body.
Filho throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Filho shoots in but no luck this time.
Filho throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Badass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Badass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Filho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Filho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Filho is looking to wear down Badass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filho shoots in for a takedown but Badass shows good takedown defense.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass throws a leg kick but Filho moved away.
Erik Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass lands a high kick!
Filho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Badass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Filho thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Filho.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Badass tried to score with a low kick but Filho checks it.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Badass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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.
Filho misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Erik Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filho.
Filho throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.
Good standup being displayed there by Badass as he connects with a hook.
Badass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filho looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Filho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Filho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Badass is not content to let Filho control the position.
Badass wants to get back to his feet but Filho drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Filho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Filho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badass misses with a double jab
and Filho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filho keeps control of Badass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Filho.
Filho has Badass pressed against the cage, preventing Badass from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Filho is blocking nicely.
Badass breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badass.
Badass throws a series of punches but Filho avoids them all with ease.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass misses with a low kick as Filho jumps back.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Filho.
Erik Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Filho avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two 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.
Badass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.
Badass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filho counters by clinching up.
Filho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Badass is trying to break the clinch but Filho is controlling him.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Badass as Filho tries to tie him up.
Badass wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it.
Badass breaks the clinch.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Badass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filho blocks a jab.
Paulo Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filho throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Erik Badass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Badass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filho.
Badass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filho throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Filho.
I think Badass has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Badass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Stojnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojnic has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Stojnic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stojnic lands with a nice combination. Marciano backs away looking to recover.
Denis Stojnic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojnic defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stojnic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano throws a jab when Stojnic was well out of range.
Marciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Stojnic misses with a head kick.
Stojnic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stojnic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojnic lands a high kick to the side of Marciano's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Stojnic dives into guard, looking to finish.
Marciano is rocked!
It looks like Frank Marciano has been cut.
Stojnic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Stojnic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Marciano is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denis Stojnic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Opa Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opa Jokinen!
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, Brent Carter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jokinen pulls Carter in to control the position.
Carter trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Jokinen has an active guard here but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to control but Carter passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Carter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carter slows the pace down.
Carter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jokinen is trying to escape the position but Carter is controlling the position.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is trying to hold Carter in close to prevent damage but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter controlling the action here.
Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Carter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jokinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Carter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carter trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Carter is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brent Carter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter gets the takedown into side control.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Brent Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen is not content to let Carter control the position.
Jokinen tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Jokinen looks to move to half guard but instead Carter has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jokinen misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Jokinen gets caught flat footed, as Carter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter gets back to half guard.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Jokinen is stalling here. Carter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jokinen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Carter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jokinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Opa Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jokinen is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jokinen!
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Carter trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
BOOM! Carter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jokinen wants to control but Carter is having none of it.
Carter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jokinen's face.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Carter is landing with some decent strikes but Jokinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four 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.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jokinen tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Carter landing strikes from the mount.
Carter looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Pulanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Hook might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Cure's Close To Me. Pulanski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sonic Empire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Van Hook!
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, Yuri Pulanski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulanski slips a straight right by Van Hook.
A punch combination from Van Hook misses.
Pulanski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Hook looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Hook is looking to regain half guard here but Pulanski keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Hook is trying to control Pulanski's posture but Pulanski avoids it.
Pulanski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pulanski misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Van Hook is looking to regain half guard here but Pulanski keeps moving and retains side control.
Pulanski scoring with punches and elbows.
Pulanski working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hook is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Hook tries to bench press Pulanski off him but Pulanski keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook is not content to let Pulanski control the position.
An elbow from Pulanski crashes against the mat.
Van Hook sneaks back into half guard.
Pulanski is nestled in close to Van Hook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Hook tries to get to full guard but Pulanski has control of the leg.
Van Hook is pressing down on Pulanski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Hook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pulanski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulanski cracks Van Hook with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulanski stopping the sweep attempt from Van Hook.
Van Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Hook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulanski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulanski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Hook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Hook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pulanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hook is just out of range.
Van Hook tries to bum rush Pulanski with a series of wild strikes but Pulanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle Van Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Hook misses the jab.
Van Hook connects with a crisp jab.
Van Hook fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Hook avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulanski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Hook but Van Hook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Hook cracks Pulanski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Hook.
Van Hook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulanski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Hook thows a body kick. Pulanski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pulanski looks gassed!
Pulanski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Hook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pulanski somewhat.
Kyle Van Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Pulanski.
Van Hook throws a big shot that misses.
Van Hook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulanski's head.
Van Hook misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hook.
Pulanski tries to move into range but Van Hook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulanski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulanski is rocked!
It looks like Yuri Pulanski has been cut.
Van Hook throws a monster overhand right that drops Pulanski! Van Hook follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Van Hook!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pertti Sparraaja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparraaja.
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spliffs but Spliffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparraaja shoots in and drives through. Spliffs sprawls well.
Rolen Spliffs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Sparraaja.
Sparraaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparraaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spliffs swivels and escapes.
Sparraaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spliffs avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparraaja shoots in and drives through. Spliffs sprawls well.
Sparraaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Sparraaja.
Spliffs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparraaja shoots in for a double leg but Spliffs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparraaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparraaja looks gassed!
Spliffs lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sparraaja is looking to close the distance but Spliffs sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sparraaja crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sparraaja is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rolen Spliffs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pirko FloFlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FloFlop's entrance music is Wild Boys. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pirko FloFlop!
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, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FloFlop forces Rekdal back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. FloFlop obliges.
FloFlop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rekdal is trying to drag FloFlop to the mat but FloFlop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekdal managing to block the knees to the body from FloFlop.
FloFlop crunches a lovely knee into Rekdal's ribcage.
Rekdal looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
FloFlop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FloFlop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rekdal is defending well for now.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
FloFlop takes a shot to the head.
FloFlop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
FloFlop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rekdal's face.
FloFlop landing knees to the head.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekdal avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from FloFlop.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekdal wants a takedown.
Pirko FloFlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop scores with a knee to the head.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal has FloFlop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FloFlop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
FloFlop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rekdal.
FloFlop is pressed up against the cage. Rekdal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag FloFlop down to the mat. FloFlop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rekdal tests FloFlop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - FloFlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FloFlop walks into a jab.
FloFlop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rekdal is out of range.
Rekdal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before FloFlop can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rekdal tries to keep at a distance but FloFlop has taken the fight into the clinch.
FloFlop stops a takedown attempt from Rekdal.
FloFlop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
FloFlop misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. FloFlop obliges.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.
Rekdal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FloFlop gets underhooks to prevent Rekdal's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Rekdal.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
FloFlop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
FloFlop scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rekdal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekdal avoids it.
Rekdal leaning against his opponent.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rekdal pushes FloFlop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by FloFlop as Rekdal tries to tie him up.
Rekdal is looking to break free of the clinch but FloFlop has double underhooks.
Rekdal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rekdal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FloFlop smiles and moves away.
Rekdal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rekdal closes the distance and pushes FloFlop back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekdal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rekdal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
FloFlop misses with a knee to the head.
Rekdal tries to pull guard but FloFlop won't allow it.
Rekdal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FloFlop smiles and moves away.
Rekdal throws a hook but FloFlop avoids it easily.
FloFlop looks for the body kick but Rekdal saw that one coming.
Rekdal lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Rekdal.
It looks like Pirko FloFlop has been cut.
FloFlop wants to clinch
so Rekdal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pirko FloFlop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
FloFlop closes the distance but Rekdal moves to the side
and Rekdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rekdal throws a lazy right hand but FloFlop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from FloFlop - that will leave a mark!
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FloFlop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FloFlop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rekdal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rekdal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FloFlop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal wants to control from the top but FloFlop keeps moving.
Rekdal wants to pass the guard but FloFlop is keeping the position.
Rekdal won't allow FloFlop to sweep him here.
Rekdal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rekdal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FloFlop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rekdal pushing down on FloFlop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rekdal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rekdal 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.
FloFlop won't allow Rekdal to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rekdal on the ground.
FloFlop is looking to control Rekdal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FloFlop avoid being mounted?
FloFlop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rekdal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekdal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rekdal is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rekdal lands with a straight right. FloFlop didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
FloFlop delivers a nice body kick.
Rekdal is looking to score with low kicks.
FloFlop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
FloFlop wants to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FloFlop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
FloFlop wants to clinch.
FloFlop throws a chopping leg kick but Rekdal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FloFlop misses with a shot to the body
and Rekdal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
FloFlop throws a solid leg kick but Rekdal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at FloFlop.
Rekdal avoids the head kick by FloFlop.
Rekdal fails to land the takedown.
Pirko FloFlop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FloFlop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and FloFlop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekdal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FloFlop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal shoots in for a takedown but FloFlop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for FloFlop.
An inside leg kick lands from FloFlop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FloFlop moves out of range of the strikes.
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pirko FloFlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FloFlop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
A left lands for FloFlop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from FloFlop.
FloFlop lands with a kick to the ribs.
FloFlop wants to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a straight right hand.
FloFlop leaves Rekdal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pirko FloFlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.
Rekdal staying out of range there.
FloFlop wants to clinch.
FloFlop throws a low kick, looking for Rekdal's leg but Rekdal calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rekdal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
FloFlop lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FloFlop tries to clinch but Rekdal moves out of range.
FloFlop is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FloFlop tries to clinch but Rekdal moves away
and Rekdal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FloFlop fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thorbjorn Rekdal.
I think Rekdal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pirko FloFlop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Arteta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Arteta.
Holyfield throws a solid leg kick but Arteta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holyfield.
Arteta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
Arteta just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield defending well as Arteta loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arteta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arteta tries to circle away but Holyfield has him pinned against the cage.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Arteta takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Arteta.
The crowd cheers as Arteta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holyfield doesn't seem phased though.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arteta throws out the jab.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arteta checks a leg kick.
Arteta misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Arteta thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Arteta lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteta tries to bum rush Holyfield with a series of wild strikes but Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield staying out of range there.
Arteta throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Nice cross by Arteta.
Arteta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield defending well as Arteta loads up on a big left hand.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arteta lands a slapping body shot.
Holyfield throws a hook but Arteta blocks it.
Arteta misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arteta lands a with a good body shot.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arteta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arteta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arteta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holyfield in his tracks.
Holyfield has his takedown stuffed
and Arteta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arteta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holyfield throws out the jab.
Arteta is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta 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.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holyfield lands a high kick!
Arteta looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Arteta lands a right hook to the body.
Arteta lands with a straight right. Holyfield didn't see that one coming.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arteta lands a slapping body shot.
Arteta works Holyfield's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Arteta.
Holyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arteta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arteta misses with a wild body shot.
Arteta misses with a hook. Holyfield ducked under it nicely.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the body
and Arteta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arteta fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Arteta misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arteta holding on.
Holyfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arteta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holyfield's guard! Nice work there by Arteta!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arteta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Arteta defends it easily.
Arteta is looking to stand up but Holyfield won't let him.
That's four 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.
Holyfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arteta escapes and throws Holyfield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arteta wants to stand but Holyfield has his arm trapped.
Arteta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holyfield is trying to control Arteta's posture but Arteta avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arteta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Good leg kick by Holyfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holyfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arteta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Arteta.
Holyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Arteta counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Holyfield misses
and Arteta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arteta throws the left hand but Holyfield avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Arteta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holyfield doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arteta wants to clinch up but Holyfield keeps it at a distance.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holyfield is looking to chop away at Arteta's legs.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Arteta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Holyfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throws a big shot that misses.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyfield.
Holyfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego Arteta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holyfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arteta avoids it really well and circles away.
Arteta cracks Holyfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holyfield is looking to wear down Arteta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Arteta.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Arteta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arteta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Holyfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arteta cracks a nice hook into Holyfield's ribs.
Arteta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arteta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Arteta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Ware checks it.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Ware only half commits.
Douglas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Joseph Douglas has been cut.
Ware scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglas in his tracks.
Douglas lands a head kick. Ware smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Douglas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ware has clasped his hands together around Douglas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware controls the position.
Ware wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Ware passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Douglas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware looking to control but Douglas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Douglas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ware.
Ware working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Douglas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ware can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas working to try and regain half guard.
Douglas is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ware controlling from mount.
Ware is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ware lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Ware misses
and Douglas counters with a body kick that stops Ware in his tracks momentarily.
Ware throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ware.
Ware gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas.
Ware looks gassed!
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Douglas connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ware avoids it really well and circles away.
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Ware avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ware.
Douglas lands a high kick!
That has opened up CoCo Ware's cut even more.
Ware stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ware.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ware blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Ware.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Ware shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglas defends it nicely.
Ware misses with a hook.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ware.
Ware fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware thows a body shot but no joy.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ware, as that shot connected.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware stuffs the takedown.
Douglas slips a jab from Ware.
Joseph Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Ware tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Douglas forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
Douglas is working for takedown but Ware is calmly controlling the position for now.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ware fails to pull guard.
Joseph Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CoCo Ware.
Douglas tries to break free but Ware pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Ware saw that one coming.
Ware takes a kick to the side of the head.
Douglas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Douglas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas is looking to slow Ware down with leg kicks.
Ware shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Ware's body. Ware takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ware checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ware doesn't seem phased though.
Ware tries to land a leg kick but Douglas saw it coming and moves away.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Douglas.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Douglas lands but Ware takes it in his stride.
Douglas throws a nice head kick!
The cut above CoCo Ware's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Ware avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ware doesn't seem bothered though.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Douglas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ware misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick
and Douglas counters with a nice leg kick.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Ware misses.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware misses with a combination
and Douglas counters with a two punch combo.
Joseph Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
Ware managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Ware. Ware gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ware pinned against the cage. Ware gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ware thows a leg kick but Douglas checks it
and Douglas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Ware misses.
Douglas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage.
Douglas breaks the clinch.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Ware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
CoCo Ware's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Ware.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas blocks a leg kick.
Ware's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses
and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware throws a lazy head kick
and Douglas counters with a good low kick that Ware was not able to check.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Ware ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
A head kick by Douglas misses
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Ware throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ware.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at CoCo Ware's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joseph Douglas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Soikkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Linkke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula. Soikkeli has chosen Capleton - Liberation Time as his entrance music. Horst Linkke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horst Linkke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pekka Soikkeli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkke lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Linkke blocks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Linkke.
It looks like Pekka Soikkeli has been cut.
Soikkeli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soikkeli.
Linkke steps into range and cracks Soikkeli with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Soikkeli flops backwards and Linkke dives into his guard looking to finish!
Soikkeli is rocked!
Linkke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soikkeli is still in real trouble! Can Linkke finish him?
Linkke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soikkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Linkke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linkke wants to control from the top but Soikkeli keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soikkeli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soikkeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Linkke stands up and waves to Soikkeli to follow him.
Linkke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soikkeli manages to avoid it.
Soikkeli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soikkeli misses with a wild combination.
Soikkeli misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Linkke.
Linkke stuffs the takedown attempt from Soikkeli. Soikkeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Soikkeli looks gassed!
Linkke thows a body shot but no joy.
Soikkeli needs to keep his hands up - Linkke had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Soikkeli.
Linkke throws a hook but Soikkeli avoids it easily.
Linkke slaps away a takedown attempt from Soikkeli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soikkeli walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horst Linkke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linkke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Linkke scores with a body shot.
Soikkeli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soikkeli looks up at the clock. Bad move! Linkke lands a right hand from hell, dropping Soikkeli. Linkke pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horst Linkke!
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