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HFC 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Forever. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
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, James Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Rios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios has picked Thomas up - he's going for a ride! Rios dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rios lands with a punch from half guard.
Rios lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Rios in his half guard.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rios frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Rios maintains control.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rios with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas wants to control but Rios is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rios cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rios unloading with bombs!
Rios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Thomas can't escape the position.
Rios is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Rios cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rios lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rios.
Rios lands a big elbow.
Thomas is rocked!
Rios working for a submission but Thomas is keeping him at bay.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomas tries to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thomas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas looks gassed!
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rios landing strikes from the mount.
Rios unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rios goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Rios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas thows a big elbow that misses.
Rios has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thomas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rios!
Thomas throws a strike there. Rios manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rios defends it well.
Thomas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios 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.
Rios misses with a combination
and Thomas counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Rios won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas jumps guard but Rios stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Thomas.
Rios wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rios just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rios's brow.
Rios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rios throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rios decides to stand back up.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios 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.
Rios wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Rios cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Rios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rios lands a couple of elbows.
Rios working some strikes from top position.
Rios stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas has his foot on Rios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rios works his way back into a safe position though.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rios wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Rios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rios lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rios lands a couple of digs.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Rios from standing up.
Rios with a nice head shot there.
Rios wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Rios wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rios postures up.
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.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom.
Rios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Rios from standing up.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Diego Rios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rios scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that second round.
That's time! Rios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rios thows a big elbow that misses.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rios keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Thomas throwing shots but Rios is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rios is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Rios defending well.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Rios is having none of it.
Rios is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Rios kicks Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rios decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rios is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Rios stands up and beckons Thomas to join him on the feet.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rios gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rios's efforts to push away.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Rios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
James Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Rios stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Rios clinches up against the cage.
Rios tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thomas 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.
Rios scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Rios passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rios 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frost Bite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frost Bite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bite moves to clinch but Vengeance breaks away
and Vengeance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Frost Bite has been cut.
Piotr Vengeance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bite wants to clinch but Vengeance slips to the side
and Bite is countered with a crisp right hand from Vengeance that sends him to the canvas! Vengeance follows him to the mat into side control.
Bite is rocked!
Vengeance lands a strong strike to the head of Bite. That's dazed him! Vengeance looking to finish here. Bite is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vengeance lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Vengeance!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Maciej Dobrzynski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Out!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out misses with a lunging right hand
and Dobrzynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Out gets caught flat footed, as Dobrzynski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Out thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dobrzynski drops back looking for a leg! Out is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Out manages to kick Dobrzynski off! Dobrzynski jumps back into Out's guard.
Out is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dobrzynski defends well.
Out escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrzynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobrzynski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobrzynski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dobrzynski is breathing heavily.
Dobrzynski drops back looking for a leg! Out is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Out manages to kick Dobrzynski off! Dobrzynski jumps back into Out's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dobrzynski has his hands clasped together but Out extends an breaks Dobrzynski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beast Out!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rection sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gable somewhat.
Gable scores with a takedown into Rection's guard.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rection works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Rection blocks nicely.
Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gable with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rection will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gable keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rection's head.
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rection working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Rection is breathing heavily.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Rection is keeping the position.
Gable stands up over Rection, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gable working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rection's head.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gable cracks Rection with a solid left hand.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rection works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rection working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rection is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rection being controlled here, momentarily.
Gable postures up in Rection's guard and throws a big left but Rection blocks it.
Gable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gable stands up over Rection, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rection utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gable's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rection utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gable is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gable working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rection's head.
Gable lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Rection blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rection avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rection utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rection utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gable working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gable content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
That's time! Rection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rection enables Gable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rection manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gable postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rection covers up, he's hurt! Gable keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gable and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gable can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grace Bernados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernados is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: get up again. Jordan Breen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Breen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grace Bernados!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernados shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Breen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bernados tries for a takedown but Breen circles away easily
and Breen counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breen. Bernados does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breen connects with a body shot that sends Bernados's belly button to the back.
Breen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bernados takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bernados is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Breen throws a right and a left that Bernados avoids nicely.
Breen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernados blocks a head kick by Breen.
Bernados moves out of range as Breen throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Breen.
Breen throws a nice head kick!
Breen misses with a series of wild punches.
Breen throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernados counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bernados.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernados pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breen is keeping the position for now.
Breen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breen is working hard here to advance position.
Bernados drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernados jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernados looking to pass the guard.
Bernados drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Breen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bernados has Breen in his guard.
Breen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernados has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breen has managed to get both his arms back between Bernados's legs - danger averted.
Bernados looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernados can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Breen controls the pace.
Breen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Breen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bernados has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Breen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernados's head.
Bernados tries for a takedown but Breen circles away easily
and Breen counters with a low kick, right behind Bernados 's knee.
Jordan Breen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grace Bernados.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernados was well out of range. Poor timing from Breen.
Bernados on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Breen. Breen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Breen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bernados takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Breen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bernados takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Breen misses with the combination.
Breen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Breen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernados's hands.
Bernados is breathing heavily.
Breen cracks Bernados with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jordan Breen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernados has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Breen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Breen does it's job there.
Breen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Breen swings for the body but Bernados moves out of range.
Jordan Breen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernados misses with a takedown
and Breen counters with a low kick, right behind Bernados 's knee.
Jordan Breen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernados has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bernados there as he acknowledges the shot.
Breen throws a lazy right hand but Bernados sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Breen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Breen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bernados drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Breen follows Bernados to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Breen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steel Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steel Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Tequila!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tequila to counter with a crisp jab.
Maguire fails with the takedown
enabling Tequila to counter with a crisp jab.
Tequila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maguire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tequila won't be happy with that.
Maguire slows the pace down.
Tequila is looking to reverse the position.
Tequila wants to control but Maguire postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequila tries to escape but Maguire is in control.
Tequila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maguire off and has taken his back!
Tequila is looking for the choke from the back position but Maguire is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maguire has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tequila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maguire knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maguire for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila is not going to allow Maguire to sit and survive in this position.
Tequila missing with strikes from the back.
Maguire manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tequila's guard. Nice work there by Maguire.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
Maguire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
Tequila looking to control.
Tequila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maguire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maguire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maguire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Tequila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Maguire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Tequila circles away easily
and Tequila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maguire's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tequila throwing strikes from guard but Maguire blocks nicely.
Tequila throwing strikes from guard but Maguire blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maguire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tequila has Maguire in his guard.
Tequila looking for a triangle here. Maguire is fighting it but it looks tight! Tequila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maguire is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Tequila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piroco Piqueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I need a Doctor. Javier Molina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piroco Piqueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Molina!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina thuds a left hand into Piqueno's body.
Piqueno shoots for a double leg takedown but Molina sprawls well. He's pushed Piqueno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Molina. Those never looked like landing.
Molina scores with a nice strike.
Molina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molina throws a series of punches but Piqueno moves out of range.
Molina misses with a jab to the body
and Piqueno counters with a single leg into guard. Molina didn't expect that.
Piqueno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molina looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molina looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molina!
Molina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piqueno keeps working.
Piqueno gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molina is looking to take a break and control but Piqueno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piqueno keeps working.
Piqueno is trying to get back to full guard.
Molina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Piqueno sees it coming and defends easily.
Piqueno is trying to get back to full guard.
Molina wants to control but Piqueno is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Piqueno is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Javier Molina!
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