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KONFLIKT 54 - The One PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Sandahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Chay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Neil Young - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Sandahl!
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, Chase Chay!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chay.
Chay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandahl but Sandahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandahl defends it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Chay blocks the low kick.
Sandahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Chay.
Chay blocks a low kick nicely.
Sandahl throws a jab when Chay was well out of range.
Chay slips a jab from Sandahl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandahl.
Sandahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chay is able to avoid easily.
Sandahl missing with a left hand there. Chay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandahl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chay's calf.
Marcus Sandahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chay checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Sandahl.
It looks like Chase Chay has been cut.
Sandahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sandahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandahl is staying active underneath Chay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandahl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chay on the ground.
Sandahl is breathing heavily.
Sandahl gets back to full guard.
Chay landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chay wants to control from the top but Sandahl keeps moving.
Chay is looking to stand up but Sandahl won't let him.
Sandahl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sandahl.
Sandahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Chay is trying to get an arm triangle but Sandahl is defending well.
Chay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sandahl some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sandahl, who protects the arm well.
Sandahl is not content to let Chay control the position.
Chay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sandahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandahl regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chay pulls his head out easily.
Sandahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chay pulls his head out easily.
Sandahl looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chay pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sandahl is squirming around, avoiding Chay's attempts to control the action.
Chay working the ground and pound effectively.
Chay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sandahl?
Sandahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandahl defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Sandahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chase Chay's cut.
That's time! Sandahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chay moves out of range as Sandahl strikes.
Sandahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Chay.
Sandahl throws a leg kick but Chay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandahl.
Chay fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandahl misses the target.
Sandahl throws a chopping leg kick but Chay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sandahl misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandahl is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chay cracks Sandahl with a big right hand but Sandahl just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandahl keeps working.
Sandahl is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chay connects with a decent elbow.
Sandahl tries to bench press Chay off him but Chay keeps the position.
Chay is looking to take a break and control but Sandahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Chay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sandahl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chay trying to control the position but Sandahl is working away.
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.
Sandahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandahl manages to get to full guard.
Sandahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandahl tries to bench press Chay off him but Chay keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sandahl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chay decides to stand back up. Chay steps back and let's Sandahl get back to his feet.
Chay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandahl is fending him off so far but Chay persists. Nope, Sandahl circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Sandahl lands.
Chay shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus Sandahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Chay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chay.
Sandahl scores with a jab. Chay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Sandahl as Chay shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chay ducks under a wild hook from Sandahl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sandahl.
Sandahl throws a low kick but Chay avoids it.
A slow jab from Sandahl misses its intended target.
Sandahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chay.
Chay shoots in but Sandahl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandahl motions for Chay to come forward. Sandahl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Chay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcus Sandahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandahl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chay.
Nice defenses there by Chay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Chay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chase Chay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sandahl. No joy for Chay on that attempt.
Sandahl misses with a low kick as Chay jumps back.
Chay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sandahl.
Sandahl tries to bum rush Chay with a series of wild strikes but Chay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandahl jabs Chay right on the nose. Chay blinks but takes it well.
Chay checks a leg kick nicely.
Chay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandahl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chay somewhat.
Marcus Sandahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Chay.
Chay moves away from the strike by Sandahl.
Chay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay shoots for a takedown but Sandahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sandahl lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandahl misses with a straight left.
Chay tries to clinch up.
Chay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandahl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chay.
Chay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sandahl misses with a low kick.
Sandahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chay shoots for a takedown but Sandahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Sandahl as Chay shoots in.
Chay is looking to clinch.
Sandahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chay.
Sandahl throws a leg kick but Chay moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chay is defended easily by Sandahl.
Chay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandahl throws a chopping leg kick but Chay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sandahl's guard.
Sandahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chay wants to control from the top but Sandahl keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chay in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sandahl is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Chay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Every Chance I Get. Mark Florence will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florence has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Florence keeps control of Buchanan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Florence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Florence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Florence lands with a slapping head kick.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Florence is trying to defend but Buchanan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Florence kicks off Buchanan and gets to his feet.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florence tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan dodges the punch combination from Florence.
Florence displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buchanan.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Florence misses with a body kick.
Donk. Florence catches Buchanan right on the button with a cross.
Buchanan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Florence is fending him off so far but Buchanan persists. Nope, Florence circles away and we're back to standing.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Florence sprawls well. Florence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Florence throws a series of punches but Buchanan avoids them all with ease.
Florence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Florence shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florence forces his way into half guard.
Florence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Florence lands with a punch from half guard.
Florence is trying to control. Buchanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Florence frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Florence looking to isolate an arm here. Buchanan doesn't see it coming and as Florence extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Florence!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Florence!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Palma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palma has chosen Give It All as his entrance music. Frank Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Palma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Palma walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown by Palma or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano which made him look bad.
Palma fails to land the takedown.
Frank Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Palma.
Marciano cracks Palma with an open hand slap.
Marciano Rushes Palma and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Palma is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Marciano Piles on the pressure and Palma crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marciano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tantric Yogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tantric Yogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Kairouz!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kairouz is defended easily by Yogi.
Kairouz feints and as Yogi raises his hands in defense, Kairouz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yogi wants to sweep here but Kairouz controlling him for the moment.
Yogi is trying to control the position but Kairouz postures up.
Yogi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yogi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kairouz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yogi with shots to the head and body - Kairouz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yogi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yogi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kairouz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yogi unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yogi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kairouz wants to control from the top but Yogi keeps moving.
Yogi keeping full guard, as Kairouz tries to pass.
Yogi trying to keep a closed guard but Kairouz is proving a slippery customer.
Kairouz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yogi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yogi keeping full guard, as Kairouz tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yogi shoots in and bounces Kairouz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kairouz controls Yogi momentarily but Yogi frees himself.
Kairouz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kairouz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yogi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kairouz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kairouz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kairouz, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kairouz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yogi is looking to slow Kairouz down with leg kicks.
Yogi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kairouz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kairouz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yogi is looking to take a break and control but Kairouz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kairouz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kairouz prevents Yogi from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yogi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kairouz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kairouz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yogi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kairouz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kairouz looking to control but Yogi passes into half guard.
Yogi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yogi is trying to control. Kairouz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kairouz wants to get back to full guard.
Kairouz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantric Yogi 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.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Yogi.
Kairouz has his takedown stuffed
and Yogi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kairouz is looking to improve his position.
Kairouz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kairouz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yogi is one step ahead there.
Yogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kairouz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kairouz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yogi!
Kairouz trying to control but Yogi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yogi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kairouz avoids the attempt from Yogi to control.
Kairouz lands a nice shot to the head.
Kairouz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kairouz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yogi because Kairouz loaded up on that one.
Kairouz prevents Yogi from getting the reversal.
Kairouz trying to control but Yogi is having none of it.
Yogi wants to control but Kairouz is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yogi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tantric Yogi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yogi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yogi actively working from the bottom here.
Kairouz is looking for a kimura but Yogi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kairouz to get the leverage.
Kairouz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kairouz is looking for a kimura but Yogi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kairouz to get the leverage.
Yogi punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kairouz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kairouz works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kairouz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yogi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yogi is looking to escape.
Yogi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kairouz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kairouz looking to control but Yogi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yogi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kairouz.
Yogi tries to hold on but Kairouz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Kairouz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kairouz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yogi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kairouz won't be happy with that.
Yogi trying to control the action but Kairouz is working from the bottom.
Kairouz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yogi off and has taken his back!
Kairouz not allowing Yogi to control his hands.
Kairouz tries to keep control of the position but Yogi is staying busy.
Yogi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kairouz doesn't have the hooks in and Yogi manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yogi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kairouz kicks Yogi off and gets to his feet.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Kairouz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yogi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kairouz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yogi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kairouz wants to sweep but no luck.
Yogi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yogi won't allow Kairouz to sweep him here.
Yogi postures up in Kairouz's guard and throws a big left but Kairouz blocks it.
Yogi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kairouz is retaining full guard.
Kairouz has his foot on Yogi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yogi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kairouz has his foot on Yogi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yogi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kairouz keeping moving, preventing Yogi from controlling successfully.
Kairouz wants to sweep here but Yogi controlling him for the moment.
Kairouz is trying to keep Yogi in close.
Yogi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kairouz is retaining full guard.
Kairouz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogi works over Kairouz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yogi is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kairouz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yogi sprawls well initially but Kairouz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kairouz prevents Yogi from improving his position.
Kairouz is trying to control the action in half guard but Yogi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yogi wants to get back to full guard.
Kairouz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yogi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yogi trying to control from the bottom.
Kairouz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kairouz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yogi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kairouz has control of Yogi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yogi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kairouz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yogi has worked his arm free - good work by Yogi!
Kairouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Yogi is defending well.
Yogi struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Kairouz.
I think Kairouz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Russell Kairouz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between charles white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hisoka Misawa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, charles white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa scores with a jab to the body.
white will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
white takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
white misses the body punch
and Misawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by white.
Misawa connects with the punch.
white with a lazy takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Misawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Misawa is stalling here. white is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Misawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and white has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Misawa tries to bench press white off him but white keeps the position.
Misawa can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
white is looking to take a break and control but Misawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white tries for a kimura but Misawa is defending well.
Misawa manages to get back to half guard.
white wants to control but Misawa is keeping him busy.
Misawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
white wants to take a breather but Misawa is having none of it.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but white moves away.
white with a lazy takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for charles white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
white misses with a body shot.
Misawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
white takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Misawa punishes white's body with a nice straight punch.
white tries to move into range but Misawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
white falls off balance throwing a combination
and Misawa counters with a straight right hand.
white displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Misawa throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as white checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
white misses with a takedown
and Misawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa distracts white with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
white tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
white is working hard here to advance position.
white can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Misawa controls the pace.
Misawa pushes down on white's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Misawa wants to pass the guard but white is defending well.
white wants to get back to full guard but Misawa has passed into side control.
white is trying to reverse the position but instead Misawa has taken his back - oops!
Misawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misawa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Misawa.
Misawa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure white doesn't escape.
Misawa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. white knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften white for a finish.
Misawa tries to get the hooks in deep but white pushed the leg off.
Misawa controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa tries to keep control of the position but white is staying busy.
Misawa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hisoka Misawa 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.
white ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.
white misses with a takedown
and Misawa counters with a nice uppercut.
white slips under a jab.
charles white is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
white is not content to let Misawa control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Misawa connects with a nice short shot to white's temple.
Misawa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, white has managed to free his arm - good work.
Misawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and white defends it well.
white actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa content to control rather than advance.
white is looking to improve his position.
Misawa trying to control the pace.
Misawa is keen to just control but white is a slippery customer.
white moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Misawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Misawa is looking to stand up but white won't let him.
white looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
white working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Misawa has passed into half guard!
white tries to get to full guard but Misawa has control of the leg.
Misawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white 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.
Misawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but white does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
white trying to control here.
Misawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Misawa trying to control the action but white is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hisoka Misawa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misawa throws a low kick but white avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
white misses with a takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Misawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from white.
Misawa takes a swing at white's ribcage but misses.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
white ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
white keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
white shoots and misses
and Misawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for charles white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa throws a low kick but white avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Misawa misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
white misses with a takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
white doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
white feints and as Misawa raises his hands in defense, white changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hisoka Misawa 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. This is the final round!
Misawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
white misses with a looping left.
white has his takedown stuffed
and Misawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
white has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from white there as he acknowledges the shot.
white shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Misawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands with a hook. white tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent white stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Misawa takes one to the side of the head.
white swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Misawa counters with a single leg into guard. white didn't expect that.
Misawa gets to his feet. white looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
white misses with a takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for charles white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
white is not content to let Misawa control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Misawa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Misawa trying to control the action but white is working from the bottom.
Misawa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
white tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Misawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Misawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
white tries to bench press Misawa off him but Misawa keeps the position.
white is trying to control Misawa's posture but Misawa avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white tries to bench press Misawa off him but Misawa keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
white swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
white misses with a takedown attempt
and Misawa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Misawa connects with a right hand. white shakes it off.
A big right from Misawa misses.
charles white has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hisoka Misawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misawa lands a nice shot that snaps white's head back.
white misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Misawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Misawa staying out of range there.
white misses with a takedown attempt
and Misawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for white!
white has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Misawa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can white hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misawa has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Misawa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before white is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
white fending off the submission attempt from Misawa.
white trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hisoka Misawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misawa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hisoka Misawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiyero Lermontov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorenson's waist but Sorenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lermontov off to one side.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sorenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lermontov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov is looking to take a break and control but Sorenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson struggling a bit here.
Lermontov trying to control the position but Sorenson is working away.
Sorenson parries the strikes from Lermontov easily there. Lermontov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sorenson to escape.
Lermontov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sorenson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lermontov is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Sorenson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lermontov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Sorenson.
Sorenson moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorenson checks a low kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov tries to land a leg kick but Sorenson saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorenson tries to keep at a distance but Lermontov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lermontov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lermontov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sorenson scores with a nice head shot.
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorenson throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Sorenson throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sorenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Lermontov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sorenson keeping moving, preventing Lermontov from controlling successfully.
Lermontov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lermontov thows a big elbow that misses.
Sorenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorenson is keeping the position for now.
Lermontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lermontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Lermontov keeping moving, preventing Sorenson from controlling successfully.
Lermontov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sorenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Sorenson moved out of range.
Sorenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lermontov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Sorenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sorenson.
Sorenson slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lermontov. Lermontov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sorenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorenson misses with a shot to the body
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Sorenson - just one landing.
Sorenson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorenson throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Sorenson looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sorenson is trying to defend but Lermontov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lermontov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lermontov trying to control the action but Sorenson is working from the bottom.
Lermontov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lermontov stalling away here and it's allowed Sorenson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorenson is keeping the position for now.
Sorenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorenson, not yet.
Lermontov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lermontov preventing the sweep.
Sorenson looking to control.
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.
Sorenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lermontov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sorenson swivels and escapes.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Sorenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Sorenson lands with a nice body punch.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Sorenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorenson slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nate Sorenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lermontov throws a solid leg kick but Sorenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lermontov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiyero Lermontov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lermontov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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20
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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209 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson misses the jab.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi is looking to slow Manson down with leg kicks.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
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!
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Rossi.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Manson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Manson.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson misses the body punch
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rossi.
Manson being controlled against the cage.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rossi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manson looks gassed!
Rossi stalls.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rossi has Manson pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rossi missing with knees to the body.
Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Manson to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manson is looking to stand up but Rossi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manson!
Manson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Manson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rossi.
Rossi throws some wild stikes that Manson manages to avoid easily.
Rossi punching from mount but Manson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rossi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manson defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossi throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Rossi sits in half guard.
Rossi is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manson loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi slips a jab from Manson.
Nice uppercut lands for Manson. That snapped Rossi's head back.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rossi looks to land a combination. Manson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
Charles Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manson.
Michael Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Rossi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manson defending against the ground and pound.
Rossi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rossi but great work by Manson.
Rossi 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.
Rossi looks to move to half guard but instead Manson has passed into mount! Damn!
Rossi regains half guard.
Rossi is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossi wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Manson wants to stand but Rossi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rossi wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Manson, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes Manson against the cage but Manson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manson's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rossi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manson keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rossi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rossi scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rossi throwing strikes but missing.
Rossi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rossi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rossi clinches up with Manson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson prevents the takedown attempt.
Manson being controlled against the cage.
Rossi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands a knee to the body.
Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossi prevents it.
Michael Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson can't break the clinch.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rossi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Manson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson being controlled here momentarily.
Manson wanted to stand there but Rossi had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson content to stall in guard here.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Manson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rossi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rossi throws a strike but Manson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manson wants to stand up but Rossi is controlling him.
Rossi looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rossi is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rossi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Rossi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Foster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Goncalo Alves's chin.
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238 lbs
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250 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goncalo Alves!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
Foster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Foster.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jamie Foster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Foster working hard to break the clinch.
Foster working hard to break the clinch.
Foster is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Alves keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves fails to pull guard.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jamie Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goncalo Alves.
Foster is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alves prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Foster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alves tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
Alves looking to stall.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves jumps guard but Foster stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Foster wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves manages to pull guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alves closes the distance but Foster moves to the side
and Foster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alves thinking.
Alves looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Foster misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Alves slips under a jab from Foster.
Alves wants to clinch but Foster slips to the side
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Foster misses with a looping right.
Alves throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Foster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foster tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Foster blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves looks for the body kick but Foster saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Foster lands with a cross.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foster has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foster is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foster uses from the top position.
Foster trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is striking from the bottom but Foster uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foster swinging wilding here.
Foster lands a nice shot that snaps Alves's head back.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a sloppy right hand. Alves should have avoided that one.
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alves is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Foster finish him?
Foster throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Jamie Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster works Alves's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Foster.
Foster connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Alves tumbling to the canvas! Foster pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Alves was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamie Foster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opa Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Opa Jokinen enters the cage!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Quincy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opa Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Quincy with that takedown attempt.
Jokinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quincy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quincy misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Quincy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quincy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quincy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quincy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quincy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quincy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy is working hard here to advance position.
Quincy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quincy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quincy has gone for a leg lock! Jokinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quincy's guard.
Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quincy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between Quincy's legs - danger averted.
Quincy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quincy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Quincy is breathing heavily.
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jokinen controlling his opponent.
Quincy stops Jokinen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jokinen wants to finish this one by submission but Quincy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy 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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quincy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jokinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Quincy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quincy has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quincy looking for submissions off his back.
Quincy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quincy.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is pushing down on Quincy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quincy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Quincy wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Quincy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opa Jokinen 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.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Quincy ducks down to avoid it.
Quincy shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Quincy.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Quincy shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quincy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quincy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quincy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Quincy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quincy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jokinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jokinen and Quincy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Jokinen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Quincy seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Quincy has control of the leg.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Quincy throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quincy is one step ahead there.
Quincy trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quincy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quincy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Quincy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Quincy dodges it nicely.
Jokinen prevents Quincy from improving his position.
Quincy actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen wants to control but Quincy is keeping him busy.
Quincy wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quincy working to try and regain half guard.
Quincy prevents Jokinen from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Quincy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opa Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quincy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quincy misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a hook but Quincy blocks it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Quincy moved out of range nicely.
Quincy tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quincy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Quincy avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
and Quincy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quincy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jokinen!
Jokinen regains half guard.
Quincy thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quincy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quincy's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy tries to escape the position.
Quincy is keeping busy.
Opa Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quincy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jokinen's guard. Nice work there by Quincy.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quincy manages to get himself to full guard.
Quincy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jokinen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Quincy's body to avoid the submission. Quincy has instead reached around Jokinen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Quincy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Quincy!
Damien Quincy retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Neo Nova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Pleaser's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleaser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Pleaser saw that one coming.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Pleaser is just out of range.
Pleaser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Pleaser's shoulder, as Pleaser tries to avoid the shot.
Pleaser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pleaser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pleaser lands a jab to the head.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pleaser doesn't seem phased though.
Pleaser misses with a looping left.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Nova misses
and Pleaser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pleaser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pleaser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nova.
Pleaser swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Pleaser scores with a nice body kick.
Pleaser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nova's head backwards.
Pleaser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nova defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Pleaser misses with a takedown attempt - Nova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pleaser, as that shot connected.
Pleaser throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nova was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleaser finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleaser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pleaser wants to stand but Nova is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pleaser passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nova missing with punches from the bottom.
Pleaser wants to free his trapped foot but Nova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nova tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Nova trying to control from the bottom.
Pleaser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pleaser, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser dives in and grabs Nova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nova pushes down on Pleaser's head and hops out.
Neo Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Pleaser.
Pleaser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nova's head backwards.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleaser.
No joy there for Pleaser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Pleaser misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nova to counter with a crisp jab.
Pleaser thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pleaser counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pleaser fails with the takedown
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova swinging wilding here.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Pleaser sizes up Nova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nova scores with a punch to the head.
Pleaser misses with a body kick.
Nova clinches but Pleaser breaks the clinch
and Pleaser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nova.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nova sprawls well. Nova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleaser gets slowly back to his feet.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown but Nova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nova cracks a nice hook into Pleaser's ribs.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Pleaser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pleaser lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pleaser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nova is trying to defend but Pleaser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pleaser tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pleaser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pleaser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Nova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleaser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleaser stalks Nova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nova's face. Nova staggers backwards, shaken.
Pleaser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Pleaser looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Pleaser throws a combination that misses
and Nova counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Pleaser misses with a head kick.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova slips a jab from Pleaser.
Pleaser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pleaser is rocked!
Nova throws a hook to the side of Pleaser's head but Pleaser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pleaser is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova moves away from the strike by Pleaser.
Pleaser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pleaser lands in his opponent's guard.
Pleaser seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleaser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
Nova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleaser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nova keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is trying to control the position but Pleaser postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pleaser!
Some wild striking there from Pleaser.
Pleaser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Pleaser.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nova at a distance.
Pleaser scores with a kick to the body.
Pleaser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nova's half guard.
Pleaser wants to take a breather but Nova is having none of it.
Nova wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Pleaser trying to control from half guard but Nova is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova tries to get to full guard but Pleaser has control of the leg.
Pleaser is trying to control. Nova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Pleaser is pressing down on Nova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nova is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleaser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pleaser. Nova shrugs it off though.
Nova scores with a sloppy right hand. Pleaser should have avoided that one.
Pleaser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser stuns Nova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Nova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Nova's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser looks to land a body kick but Nova moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pleaser.
Pleaser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleaser moves away.
Nova has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pleaser.
Pleaser is looking to land body kicks.
Nova takes a swing at Pleaser's ribcage but misses.
Pleaser thuds his shin into the meat of Nova's side.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Pleaser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pleaser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richard Pleaser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Pleaser is just out of range.
A shot to de liver by Pleaser. Beautiful body shot.
Pleaser fails with the takedown
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pleaser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nova stuns Pleaser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleaser throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Pleaser.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pleaser loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
A lazy left from Pleaser finds it's target.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Nova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nova fails to land with a series of punches.
Pleaser lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Nova misses
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pleaser slips a jab from Nova.
Nova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleaser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nova's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Pleaser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pleaser with a nice cross.
Pleaser avoids the head kick by Nova.
Pleaser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pleaser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pleaser lands with a right hand.
Nova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pleaser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pleaser controlling the position easily from mount.
Nova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser with a couple of short strikes.
Nova regains half guard.
Nova is refusing to be controlled, as Pleaser sits in half guard.
Pleaser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nova defending well though.
Nova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nova.
Nova had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pleaser is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nova Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pleaser's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pleaser is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nova 's hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is desperately trying to improve his position but Nova has a good base and remains in mount.
Nova throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nova is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pleaser has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pleaser!
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pleaser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pleaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pleaser manages to get himself to full guard.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pleaser manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleaser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pleaser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nova working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pleaser has passed into half guard!
Pleaser is taking a breather. Nova says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pleaser 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
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