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UCLA 12: Salita vs Ubba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between uki nam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, uki nam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Henry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry is looking to clinch.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by nam.
Henry tries to clinch but nam is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but nam manages to avoid it.
nam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and nam wants it to stay on the feet.
uki nam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Henry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has nam pinned against the cage. nam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
nam keeps the fight on the outside.
nam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nam is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. nam looks a forlorn figure.
nam holds on to Henry around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
nam 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.
nam controlling the position for now.
nam trying to control but Henry postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but nam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
nam pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
nam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, nam has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by nam.
Henry tries to clinch but nam moves out of range.
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.
nam stuffs the takedown.
nam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and nam wants it to stay on the feet.
Henry looks gassed!
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but nam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry thumps nam with a low kick.
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 uki nam will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
nam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henry wants to improve his position but nam is controlling well.
nam seems to be looking for submissions.
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells nam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henry with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
nam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. nam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
nam regains half guard.
nam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if nam tries to get out of the position.
Henry slips a nice elbow through nam's hands, connecting with nam's forehead.
Henry works his way into full mount!
nam taking shots to the head.
Henry lands a nice shot to the head.
Henry raining down shots from the mount!
Henry raining down shots from the mount!
Henry looking for a guillotine from mount but nam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry with the ground and pound from mount.
nam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry raining down shots from the mount!
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry is going oldschool here, as he tries to force nam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so nam shrugs it off.
nam's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
nam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry wants to finish this one by submission but nam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henry.
nam is squirming around, avoiding Henry's attempts to control the action.
nam is trying to escape the mount.
nam wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henry breaks from nam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Henry with shots to the head and body - nam looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
nam is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
nam wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. nam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henry is landing with some decent strikes but nam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Henry working the ground and pound effectively.
Henry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Henry looking to control but nam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
nam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry scoring with strikes but nam is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but nam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
nam dodges the punch combination from Henry.
Henry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
nam taking shots to the head.
Henry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henry lands a big shot there that rocks nam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Henry lands a nice shot to the head.
Henry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
nam wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
nam is looking to get to half guard.
nam is bucking up trying to escape but Henry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
nam really wants to buck Henry off and get back to his feet.
nam wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
nam is trying desperately to improve position.
nam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry tries to control but nam wriggling away.
Henry with shots to the head and body - nam looks very uncomfortable down there.
nam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
nam is squirming around, avoiding Henry's attempts to control the action.
Henry avoids the attempt from nam to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
nam is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nam is working hard here to advance position.
nam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henry tries to control but nam wriggling away.
Henry has control of nam's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and nam regains control of the situation pretty easily.
nam is squirming around, avoiding Henry's attempts to control the action.
Henry looking to finish nam with some ground and pound. This is bad for nam!
Henry landing shots from mount.
nam wants to control but Henry is having none of 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.
nam is trying desperately to improve position.
nam wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry cracks nam with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henry trying to control but nam is having none of it.
Henry landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry lands a heavy elbow.
Henry prevents nam from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Henry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TheMegaMan GameMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheMegaMan GameMaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GameMaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riddick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Riddick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
GameMaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riddick, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by GameMaster.
GameMaster working away.
Riddick is looking to reverse the position.
Riddick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GameMaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
GameMaster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
GameMaster trying to control the position but Riddick is working away.
GameMaster stands up and beckons Riddick to his feet.
GameMaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddick's waist but Riddick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing GameMaster off to one side.
GameMaster is breathing heavily.
Riddick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and GameMaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riddick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riddick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GameMaster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GameMaster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick working a defensive guard here.
Riddick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riddick trying to strike off his back.
Riddick working for a triangle but GameMaster defends it easily.
Riddick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
GameMaster trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GameMaster shoots in but Riddick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddick misses with a takedown
and GameMaster counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GameMaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
GameMaster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
GameMaster blocks the strikes from Riddick.
Riddick is trying to improve his position.
Riddick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riddick working GameMaster over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick working over GameMaster with some ground and pound. GameMaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riddick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
GameMaster tries to get to full guard but Riddick has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riddick lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GameMaster wants to get back to full guard.
Riddick thows a huge punch but GameMaster dodges it nicely.
Riddick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riddick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riddick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
GameMaster wants to control but Riddick is having none of it.
GameMaster is working to get back to half guard.
Riddick won't let GameMaster get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Riddick lands a big elbow.
GameMaster wants to hold on but Riddick pushes him away.
Riddick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick with good strikes from the mount here!
Riddick looking to control but GameMaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riddick with shots to the head and body - GameMaster looks very uncomfortable down there.
GameMaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riddick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can GameMaster hang on?
BOOM! Riddick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
GameMaster tries to lock up and control but Riddick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riddick looking to control but GameMaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Riddick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick lands a nice shot to the head.
GameMaster is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheMegaMan GameMaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riddick misses with a takedown attempt - GameMaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riddick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and GameMaster counters with a single leg into guard. Riddick didn't expect that.
Riddick can't keep his opponent in guard - GameMaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
GameMaster blocks the strikes from Riddick.
GameMaster is trying to control. Riddick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
GameMaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riddick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheMegaMan GameMaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
GameMaster takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
GameMaster is persistently looking for the submission but Riddick is defending it well.
Riddick fending off the submission attempt from GameMaster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick tries to roll but GameMaster sticks to his back.
GameMaster is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
GameMaster is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Riddick is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TheMegaMan GameMaster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JaQuarious Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Luutch's choice of entrance music: job2 do - doo doo doo. JaQuarious Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JaQuarious Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Luutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luutch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
JaQuarious Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Luutch.
Jackson wants to break free but Luutch has control.
Luutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luutch has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free but Luutch has control.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luutch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luutch.
Luutch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Luutch can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jackson and Luutch drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaQuarious Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cod Captivating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Hamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cod Captivating has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cod Captivating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hamm!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Captivating lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Captivating.
Hamm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Captivating utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Captivating trying to control the position.
Captivating knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamm on the ground.
Captivating wants to stand and escape but Hamm is having none of it.
Hamm advances position into side control!
Hamm is working Captivating over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamm working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamm throws an elbow but Captivating slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hamm working the body and head with strikes.
Hamm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamm working the ground and pound.
Hamm working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamm working the ground and pound.
Hamm wants to control but Captivating is keeping him busy.
Hamm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Captivating is trying to buck Hamm off.
Hamm working the body and head with strikes.
Hamm has an Americana. Captivating didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hamm is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hamm hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Hamm!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen comes to the cage accompanied by "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Runtiringen avoids the head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runtiringen.
McKenzie throws a shot from downtown. Runtiringen moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Runtiringen.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Runtiringen is just out of range.
Runtiringen has McKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runtiringen.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Runtiringen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen scores a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runtiringen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKenzie's defenses.
It looks like Bear McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Runtiringen scores with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runtiringen working McKenzie over with knees to the body.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runtiringen is stalling here.
Runtiringen is breathing heavily.
Runtiringen scores a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen stalling the fight.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Runtiringen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen lands an elbow just above McKenzie 's eye.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. McKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen effectively controlling the action here.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow that stopped McKenzie in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Runtiringen.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runtiringen is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the temple.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Runtiringen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks with his arms.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Runtiringen slowing the pace effectively.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a nice knee to the body.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.
Runtiringen lands a damaging elbow.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bear McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runtiringen ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Runtiringen is just out of range.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runtiringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKenzie with a hook.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenzie misses with the body kick
and Runtiringen counters with a head kick. That will keep McKenzie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie throws a series of strikes that have Runtiringen backpedaling.
It looks like Ranta Runtiringen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runtiringen was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Runtiringen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie tries to bum rush Runtiringen with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runtiringen throws a nice head kick!
McKenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Runtiringen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that McKenzie semi-blocks.
Runtiringen is looking to clinch.
McKenzie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runtiringen in his tracks.
McKenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runtiringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
McKenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runtiringen can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to de liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy body kick from McKenzie
and Runtiringen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie thows a leg kick but Runtiringen checks it
and Runtiringen counters by clinching up.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKenzie's defenses.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runtiringen misses with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but McKenzie improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runtiringen trying to control the position but instead, McKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runtiringen into the cage.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Runtiringen tries to tie him up.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Runtiringen into the cage.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
McKenzie blocks the elbow strike.
McKenzie tries to stall but Runtiringen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen controlling the action here for a moment.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runtiringen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McKenzie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runtiringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runtiringen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and Runtiringen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Runtiringen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runtiringen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKenzie if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
Runtiringen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runtiringen is stalling here.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Runtiringen is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. McKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Ranta Runtiringen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but McKenzie improves position.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
McKenzie is trying to stall.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pushed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McKenzie wants to stall.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenzie avoids the elbow strike from Runtiringen, against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
Runtiringen lands an elbow just above McKenzie 's eye.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen controlling the action here for a moment.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie trying to control the position but instead, Runtiringen has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKenzie into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranta Runtiringen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runtiringen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Emelianenko's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good knees
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jameson has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jameson obliges.
Jameson has Emelianenko pressed against the cage, preventing Emelianenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jameson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
Jameson lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Jameson lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Jameson blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jameson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jameson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jameson smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Jameson lands a body shot.
Jameson darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Jameson slows down the pace here.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Jameson thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Emelianenko but he's now mounted!
Jameson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Jameson.
Jameson looking to finish Emelianenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Emelianenko!
Jameson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Jameson maintains control.
Jameson controlling from the full mount.
Jameson has isolated one of Emelianenko's arms. Emelianenko looking to fight him off but Jameson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jameson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck comes to the cage accompanied by To Be Loved-Papa Roach. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koshcheck tries a head kick but it misses.
Koshcheck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie tries to clinch but Koshcheck is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koshcheck misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koshcheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koshcheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koshcheck stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Koshcheck settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koshcheck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koshcheck throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koshcheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Koshcheck which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Koshcheck circles away.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Koshcheck pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie tries to clinch but Koshcheck is having none of it.
Koshcheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck throws a leg kick that misses.
Koshcheck lands a head kick!
Koshcheck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Koshcheck misses.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to clinch up but Koshcheck keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koshcheck defends it nicely.
Koshcheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koshcheck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Budha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budha has chosen Fight Club - Where is my Mind as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Budha!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Budha fails with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Budha shoots in.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carter was covering up waiting for the punch and Budha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Budha throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Budha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter wriggles free and stands up.
Carter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter misses with the combination.
Budha dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Budha's head and hops out.
Calvin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Budha.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budha momentarily.
Carter takes a swing at Budha's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Budha.
Budha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Budha is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budha tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Budha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Budha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Budha wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Budha looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Budha is rocked!
Budha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter 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 Budha tumbling to the canvas! Carter pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Budha was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calvin Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Ubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Ubba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salita has a takedown stuffed.
Salita has a takedown stuffed.
Salita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ubba wants to sweep here but Salita controlling him for the moment.
Salita landing with the ground and pound.
Ubba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salita trying to control but Ubba is working from the bottom.
Salita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ubba working for a triangle but Salita defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ubba keeping moving, preventing Salita from controlling successfully.
Salita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ubba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ubba keeping moving, preventing Salita from controlling successfully.
Salita slips nicely into half guard.
Ubba actively working from the bottom here.
Salita is trying to control the action in half guard but Ubba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salita 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.
Ubba wants to get back to full guard.
Ubba looks gassed!
Salita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubba!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salita cracks Ubba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salita prevents Ubba from getting the reversal.
Ubba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ubba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ubba is looking to reverse the position.
Salita cracks Ubba with a big elbow.
Salita working the body and head with strikes.
Salita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salita has hold of Ubba's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ubba seems comfortable defending it but Salita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ubba is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ubba is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Salita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicky Salita!
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