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Hollywood Pot O' Gold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Syndicate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roland Syndicate was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roland Syndicate!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Beltran.
Danga de danga de dang - Beltran scores with a four punch combination!
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Syndicate avoids it well.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beltran.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Syndicate circles away and keeps his distance.
Syndicate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beltran wants to clinch.
Beltran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Syndicate does no damage.
Beltran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Beltran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beltran!
It looks like Roland Syndicate has been cut.
Syndicate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Syndicate prevents a takedown attempt there.
Syndicate tries to score a body lock takedown but Beltran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws a head punch that misses.
Beltran connects with a big uppercut there that sends Syndicate tumbling to the ground! Beltran follows him down into his guard.
Syndicate is rocked!
Syndicate looks gassed!
Beltran gets to his feet - Syndicate follows without any prompting.
Syndicate is still on wobbly legs! Can Beltran finish him?
Beltran lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Syndicate falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conan Beltran!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales looks for a takedown but Vitor sprawls well.
Gonzales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vitor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzales can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzales wants to get back to full guard.
Vitor tries to pass to full mount but Gonzales defends it.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vitor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzales!
Vitor working for a submission but Gonzales is keeping him at bay.
Gonzales is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzales wants to control but Vitor is having none of it.
Vitor takes Gonzales's back.
Vitor looking to break Gonzales's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzales remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vitor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor is persistently looking for the submission but Gonzales is defending it well.
Gonzales tries to escape but Vitor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzales breaks Vitor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gonzales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Vitor is working from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to stand but Vitor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vitor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vitor is tightening it up a little... Gonzales has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gonzales reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gonzales taps out! nice BJJ there by Vitor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Vitor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Black!
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, Mark Morton!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morton tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Morton misses with a few strikes there.
Morton throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Morton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morton forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Morton wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Morton breaks from the clinch.
Morton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morton misses with a two punch combination.
Morton misses with a wild combination.
Black looks for a takedown but Morton sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Morton, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Morton against the cage but Morton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morton defends it nicely.
Morton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black keeps control of Morton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morton manages to break the clinch.
Morton throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Morton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morton connects with a single shot there.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Morton tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Morton misses with a double jab.
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morton looks gassed!
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Morton pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Morton defends the submission attempt.
Morton wants to get back to his feet.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black prevents Morton from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Morton.
Morton throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morton tries to buck Black off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Morton defends it well.
Morton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morton wants to get back to his feet but Black drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morton misses with the combination.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morton sprawls well. Morton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morton scores with a kick to the body.
Morton scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morton misses with a head kick.
Morton throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Wilson Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Morton.
Morton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Mark Morton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Morton. No joy for Black on that attempt.
A punch combination from Morton misses.
Morton misses with a wild combination.
Morton looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morton throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Morton is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morton sees it coming and defends easily.
Morton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Black shoots in for a takedown but Morton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morton.
Morton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morton sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morton kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.
Morton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morton misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton throws a head kick that half lands.
Morton throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Morton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Morton.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Morton pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black passes to side control.
Morton prevents Black from improving position.
Black goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Black's guard! Nice work there by Morton!
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morton gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Morton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Morton closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Morton breaks from the clinch.
Morton misses with a double jab.
Morton throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morton's half guard.
Morton wants to get back to his feet.
Morton is kicking away at Black from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Black grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Morton trying to push Black off... Morton taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Wilson Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Mattsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Mattsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mattsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes digs a good hook to Mattsson's body.
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mattsson dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes is working Mattsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hughes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Hughes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mattsson down.
Hughes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mattsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Mattsson dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mattsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mattsson wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.
Mattsson parries the strikes from Hughes easily there. Hughes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mattsson to escape.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Mattsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mattsson defending against the ground and pound.
Mattsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Mattsson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The strikes coming from Hughes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hughes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mattsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Mattsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hughes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hughes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mattsson is avoiding damage well.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Mattsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mattsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mattsson to see if he's OK.
Hughes scoring with punches from side control.
Mattsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hughes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mattsson to his feet.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes looks for a takedown but Mattsson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks for the body kick but Mattsson saw that one coming.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Mattsson sprawls well.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Mattsson sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bo Mattsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Hughes.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Hughes shoots in but Mattsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hughes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mattsson.
Mattsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Mattsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Mattsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
Mattsson tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Mattsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mattsson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattsson closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mattsson tries to clinch up
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mattsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mattsson, who protects the arm well.
Hughes working the ground and pound but Mattsson is defending the strikes.
Mattsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mattsson tries to get out of the position.
Mattsson prevents Hughes from improving position.
Hughes in side control, throwing shots but Mattsson defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mattsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hughes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mattsson clinches but Hughes breaks the clinch
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mattsson.
Mattsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mattsson scores with a leg kick.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mattsson. Mattsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes gets the takedown into side control.
Hughes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mattsson is avoiding damage well.
Hughes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Mattsson is defending well.
Mattsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hughes is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mattsson moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Mattsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes looks to land a combination. Mattsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mattsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughes counters with a single leg into guard. Mattsson didn't expect that.
Hughes cracks Mattsson with a solid left hand.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes stops Mattsson from standing up.
Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Mattsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mattsson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mattsson defends well.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mattsson is one step ahead there.
Mattsson is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes striking off his back but it's not causing Mattsson any problems.
Hughes striking off his back but it's not causing Mattsson any problems.
Hughes looking to control.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mattsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Mattsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mattsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Mattsson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rob Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo Mattsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mattsson wants to clinch
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Hughes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Sarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarus has chosen T.I. - What Up, What's Happenin as his entrance music. Anton Sarus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Sarus!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sarus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Herberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Herberg in side control, throwing shots but Sarus defends.
Herberg happy to just control the position for now.
Herberg throwing strikes but Sarus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Herberg is looking to regain half guard here but Sarus keeps moving and retains side control.
Herberg is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sarus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Herberg.
Herberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarus pulls his head out easily.
Herberg trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Herberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarus's waist but Sarus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herberg off to one side.
Herberg shoots in but Sarus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herberg misses with a straight left.
Herberg loads up on a big right hand but Sarus slips the punch.
Herberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but Sarus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarus tries to clinch up but Herberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Herberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarus which made him look bad.
Sarus doesn't manage to clinch there - Herberg circles away.
Herberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarus doesn't manage to clinch there - Herberg circles away.
Herberg shoots in for a double leg but Sarus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Herberg misses with a takedown attempt - Sarus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Herberg.
Sarus gets a clinch.
Sarus stops a takedown attempt from Herberg.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herberg tries for a takedown but Sarus manages to get underhooks.
Sarus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sarus with a knee to the head.
Sarus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herberg is breathing heavily.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Sarus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sarus slaps away a takedown attempt from Herberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herberg gets the takedown into side control.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but Sarus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Herberg landing strikes.
Sarus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herberg trying to control the action but Sarus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg in side control, throwing shots but Sarus defends.
The strikes coming from Herberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Herberg misses with the ground and pound.
Sarus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Herberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Herberg fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Herberg looks to land a left hand but Sarus moved out of range nicely.
Herberg shoots in but Sarus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herberg throws a hook but Sarus avoids it easily.
Herberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Sarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarus is looking to clinch but Herberg is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herberg throws out the jab.
Herberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarus swivels and escapes.
Sarus stuffs the takedown.
Sarus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarus ducks under a wild hook from Herberg.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg taking a breather here.
Sarus is not content to let Herberg control the position.
Herberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herberg is controlling him well.
Herberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Sarus's head but Sarus avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Herberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Herberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarus pinned against the cage. Sarus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarus wants to clinch.
Herberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarus pinned against the cage. Sarus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herberg dives in and grabs Sarus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarus pushes down on Herberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarus is looking to clinch.
Herberg wants to land a leg kick but Sarus is out of range.
Herberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarus gets caught flat footed, as Herberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herberg trying to control but Sarus is working from the bottom.
Herberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sarus being controlled here, momentarily.
Sarus keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Herberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarus which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herberg is defended easily by Sarus.
Herberg looks to land a right hand but Sarus moved out of range.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herberg.
Sarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Anton Sarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarus.
Sarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but Sarus shows good takedown defense.
Herberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarus pinned against the cage. Sarus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Johan Herberg.
I think Herberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Herberg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johan Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojakovic has chosen Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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143 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Marco!
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, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Marco. No joy for Stojakovic on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stojakovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stojakovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stojakovic.
Marco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marco tries to get out of the position.
Marco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stojakovic landing a few strikes.
Marco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stojakovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojakovic working away.
Marco is not content to let Stojakovic control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Marco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stojakovic throws a hook but Marco avoids it easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stojakovic sends Marco down but not out. Stojakovic dives into side control looking to finish.
Marco is rocked!
It looks like Johan Marco has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojakovic wants to control but Marco is keeping him busy.
Oh Marco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marco tries to improve position but can't.
Stojakovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marco seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Marco is trying to improve his position.
Stojakovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marco closes the distance and clinches up with Stojakovic, looking for a takedown. Marco pushes Stojakovic against the cage but Stojakovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stojakovic catches Marco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marco is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic moves out of range of the body kick from Marco.
Stojakovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Stojakovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojakovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marco at a distance.
Stojakovic throws a lazy right hand but Marco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stojakovic throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Marco stumbling backwards into the cage! Marco bounces back off the cage towards Stojakovic, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stojakovic lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stojakovic celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tibor Stojakovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Vine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadian Karskin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Vine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cadian Karskin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karskin Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vine scores with a decent looking hook.
Vine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karskin Jr tries to reverse the position but Vine maintains control.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
Karskin Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vine misses with a head shot.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karskin Jr is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karskin Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karskin Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karskin Jr and Vine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karskin Jr keeps working.
Vine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
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.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Vine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karskin Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karskin Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karskin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karskin Jr regains half guard.
Karskin Jr trying to hold on to Vine's head to control him but Vine postures up.
Vine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karskin Jr!
Vine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karskin Jr because Vine loaded up on that one.
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.
Karskin Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karskin Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karskin Jr and Vine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vine works to advance to full mount. Karskin Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karskin Jr gets back to half guard.
Karskin Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vine wants to pass to mount but Karskin Jr is defending the position.
Vine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Vine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karskin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vine.
Vine gets a takedown into half guard.
Karskin Jr tries to roll over but Vine keeps him under control.
Karskin Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vine.
Vine trying to control from half guard but Karskin Jr is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr wants to improve his position but Vine is controlling well.
Karskin Jr trying to control here.
Vine is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Karskin Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karskin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karskin Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karskin Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vine.
Karskin Jr is trying to stand up here but Vine is controlling him well.
Vine works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr is trying to control Vine's posture but Vine avoids it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vine here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karskin Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Vine trying to control the action but Karskin Jr is working from the bottom.
Vine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Karskin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karskin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karskin Jr misses with an uppercut. Vine saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Karskin Jr. No joy for Vine on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Vine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Vine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karskin Jr.
Karskin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karskin Jr slips a straight right by Vine.
Vine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vine fails with a takedown attempt.
Karskin Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karskin Jr's half guard.
Karskin Jr has hold of Vine's hands but Vine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karskin Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karskin Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Vine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vine gets a takedown into half guard.
Karskin Jr is looking to escape.
Vince Vine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vine seems to be looking for submissions.
Vine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karskin Jr defending well though.
Vine is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Vine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karskin Jr tries to bum rush Vine with a series of wild strikes but Vine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karskin Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karskin Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Vine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vine moves forwards but Karskin Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cadian Karskin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karskin Jr tries to bum rush Vine with a series of wild strikes but Vine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karskin Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karskin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Karskin Jr looks to land a combination but Vine avoids it well.
Karskin Jr misses with the combination.
Karskin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vine was well out of range. Poor timing from Karskin Jr.
A punch combination from Karskin Jr misses.
Vine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karskin Jr.
Vine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karskin Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karskin Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karskin Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karskin Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Cadian Karskin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karskin Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Karskin Jr is looking to clinch but Vine is avoiding it.
Vine fails with a takedown attempt.
Vine fails to land with a series of punches.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown but Vine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karskin Jr to the mat! Karskin Jr manages to get full guard.
Karskin Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Karskin Jr, not yet.
Vine postures up in Karskin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Karskin Jr blocks it.
Vine won't allow Karskin Jr to get back to his feet.
Vine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karskin Jr wants to stand but Vine is controlling the position.
Vine with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vince Vine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vine looking to sit in guard and control but Karskin Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadian Karskin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Vine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trampas Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trampas Woolley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evil lands in his opponent's guard.
Evil postures up and lands a big shot to Woolley's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woolley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evil.
Woolley working for a triangle but Evil defends it easily.
Evil with a nice head shot there.
Woolley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evil distracts Woolley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evil has managed to get both his arms back between Woolley's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evil works over Woolley with some ground and pound from guard.
Evil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woolley is rocked!
Evil gets to his feet and stands over Woolley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Woolley felt that one! Evil unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Woolley from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauron Evil!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lion Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checka has chosen I aint never scared as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lion Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chin Checka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Checka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lion Bear has been cut.
Checka misses with a wild combination.
Bear moves forwards but Checka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bear is rocked!
Checka grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bear takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Checka cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chin Checka!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Russian Experiment II had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cage Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment II misses with a straight left.
Slaughter tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Experiment II avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slaughter throws a head kick but Experiment II moves out of range.
Experiment II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Slaughter to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment II is just out of range.
Experiment II loads up on a big right hand but Slaughter slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Slaughter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slaughter lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment II's head back.
Slaughter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Experiment II's waist but Experiment II gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slaughter off to one side.
Experiment II on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slaughter throws out a loose jab but Experiment II uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a takedown attempt - Experiment II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russian Experiment II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage Slaughter.
Slaughter tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter fails with the takedown.
Slaughter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaughter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slaughter tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter misses with the combination.
Slaughter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slaughter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slaughter tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter throws a head kick but Experiment II moves out of range.
Slaughter throws a head kick that Experiment II semi-blocks.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but Experiment II moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter shoots for a takedown but Experiment II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slaughter misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Slaughter or perhaps it was just good defense by Experiment II which made him look bad.
Slaughter throws a combination that misses
and Experiment II counters with a two punch combo.
Russian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaughter looks gassed!
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!
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Experiment II.
Slaughter misses with a low kick.
Experiment II closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment II has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment II lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment II.
Slaughter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Experiment II.
Slaughter wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment II won't allow it.
Experiment II lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment II pushes Slaughter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment II.
Slaughter can't break the clinch.
Slaughter has had enough of the clinch but Experiment II keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment II lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment II lands a body punch.
Experiment II lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Experiment II lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slaughter or not.
Experiment II lands a left hand.
Experiment II lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment II lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment II lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Experiment II lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment II scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment II throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaughters head.
Experiment II lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Experiment II lands a right hand.
Experiment II lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment II lands a body shot.
Experiment II scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment II.
Good body shot from Experiment II.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment II lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment II.
Experiment II lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment II works on Slaughter's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Experiment II.
Experiment II lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Experiment II.
Experiment II works on Slaughter's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment II cracks Slaughter with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Experiment II.
Experiment II working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment II lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Experiment II throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment II lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Experiment II.
Experiment II lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment II working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Experiment II - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment II.
Experiment II lands a body shot.
Experiment II working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Experiment II lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Experiment II.
Experiment II is leaning against Slaughter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment II scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment II.
Experiment II scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment II lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment II.
Experiment II lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment II dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Experiment II catches Slaughter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment II misses with a looping right.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Experiment II! Slaughter is backing up but he can't get away as Experiment II lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Slaughter and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russian Experiment II!
Russian Experiment II retains his middleweight title!
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FIGHT
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