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KONFLIKT 13 - Boiling Point PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Airben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Airben's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, pilipinaz!!. Robles has chosen WHO LET THE DOGS OUT as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Airben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Robles!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robles gets a takedown into half guard.
Airben looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Airben trying to hold on to Robles's head to control him but Robles postures up.
Robles trying to pass the guard but Airben defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robles wants to stand up but Airben is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Airben has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robles is working away from the top position though.
Robles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robles passes to full mount!
Robles looking to control but Airben is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Airben is working to get back to half guard.
Robles working the ground and pound effectively.
Airben tries to hold on but Robles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airben is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Robles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Airben is looking to escape.
Airben looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robles missing with strikes from the back.
Robles doesn't have the hooks in and Airben manages to turn into his guard.
Airben forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Airben scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Airben there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Robles dominated that round.
That's time! Airben's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Airben drives through and clinches with Robles against the cage.
Robles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Airben is trying to defend but Robles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Robles is looking to take a break and control but Airben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robles is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Airben manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Airben is looking for a triangle but Robles pushes his legs off easily.
Airben pulls Robles in close to prevent any damage.
Airben bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robles's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Airben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Airben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Airben is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Airben postures up.
Airben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Airben's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Airben is in close to Robles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Airben is working Robles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Airben lands a couple of elbows.
Airben stands up over Robles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airben is in close to Robles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Airben works over Robles with some ground and pound from guard.
Robles has momentary wrist control but Airben slips an elbow through the middle.
Airben stands up over Robles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Airben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robles can't keep his opponent in guard - Airben advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Airben lands with a punch from half guard.
Airben is nestled in close to Robles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Airben lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Airben seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Airben lands a nice short elbow.
Airben passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robles!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Airben working Robles over with strikes here.
Robles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Airben scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Airben breaks from Robles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robles wants to hold on but Airben pushes him away.
Airben punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Airben connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Airben scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Airben with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Airben dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Airben darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Airben seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Airben missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robles taking some punishment here, with Airben in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robles won't allow Airben to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Airben lands a nice short elbow.
Airben tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robles is trying to maintain the position but Airben is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Airben scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robles taking some punishment here, with Airben in his half guard.
Airben is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Airben frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Airben landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Airben.
Airben with shots to the head and body - Robles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Airben with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Airben with the ground and pound from mount.
Airben raining down shots from the mount!
Airben lands a big elbow.
Airben with the ground and pound from mount.
Robles is working to get back to half guard.
Airben unloading with bombs!
Airben working the ground and pound effectively.
Airben is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Airben lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airben lands with some strikes.
Robles is trying desperately to improve position.
Airben punishing his opponent with strikes.
Airben with good strikes from the mount here!
Robles wants to hold on but Airben pushes him away.
Robles is in a horrible position here. Airben smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Airben lands with some strikes.
Robles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Airben scoring with strikes but Robles is staying in there.
Dee Airben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Airben is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Airben cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robles can't escape the position.
Airben has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robles's face.
Airben in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Airben lands a heavy elbow.
Airben has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robles's face.
Airben 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.
BOOM! Airben connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Airben lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Airben lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Airben lands a big elbow.
Airben landing strikes, looking to finish!
Airben working the ground and pound effectively.
Airben lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Airben showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Airben has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Airben!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Buddin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kaplan!
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, Tyrone Buddin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaplan misses with a double jab
enabling Buddin to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kaplan misses its intended target.
Kaplan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buddin but Buddin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaplan misses with a double jab
and Kaplan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaplan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buddin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaplan is in Buddin's guard.
Buddin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaplan passes Buddin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaplan stands up from half guard.
Buddin has Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaplan gets control of Buddin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaplan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buddin defends well.
Buddin trying to control but Kaplan is working from the bottom.
Buddin is looking to stand up but Kaplan won't let him.
Buddin won't allow Kaplan to sweep him here.
Buddin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kaplan throws up his legs and catches Buddin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Buddin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kaplan! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Kaplan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Hear Me Now. A fine choice. Jack has chosen ice cube - Steal The Show as his entrance music. Rambo Jack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leon Hughes's chin.
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rambo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jack's guard.
Jack looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hughes passes Jack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes controlling his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jack is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hughes content just to control the position here.
Hughes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hughes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jack looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes scoring with strikes but Jack is staying in there.
Jack wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
Hughes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes content just to control the position here.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
Hughes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hughes controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes passes Jack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hughes works his way into side control.
The referee asks Hughes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hughes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jack is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Hughes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack.
Hughes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leon Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hughes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hughes controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes landing punches.
Hughes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hughes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hughes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jack?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a big elbow.
Hughes with the ground and pound from mount.
Hughes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes 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.
Jack is bucking up trying to escape but Hughes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hughes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hughes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jack did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes scoring with strikes but Jack is staying in there.
Hughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes controlling his opponent.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Hughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hughes lands a big elbow.
Hughes controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hughes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Jack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hughes won't let Jack get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leon Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Hughes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Boll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe has chosen Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) as his entrance music. Norbert Grupe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jared Boll!
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, Norbert Grupe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grupe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boll.
Boll looks to clinch
and Grupe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jared Boll has been cut.
Boll throws a poor cross that misses
and Grupe counters with a crisp right that sends Boll to the canvas! Grupe follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norbert Grupe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: Dropkick Murphys- The Warrior's Code. Jarmo Laukkanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward checks a low kick from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Laukkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laukkanen throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Laukkanen only half commits.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laukkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward is rocked!
Micky Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukkanen finish him?
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a body punch but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Ward moves out of range as Laukkanen throws a body kick.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laukkanen manages to avoid it.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laukkanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Laukkanen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Laukkanen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Laukkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Well, if Laukkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jarmo Laukkanen.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laukkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laukkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laukkanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Laukkanen misses
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laukkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jarmo Laukkanen has been cut.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward thuds his right hand into Laukkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Laukkanen lands a head kick!
A cross from Ward lands.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laukkanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward swings for the body but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Laukkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laukkanen doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laukkanen.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laukkanen manages to avoid it.
Ward scores with a leg kick.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laukkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laukkanen. Laukkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Laukkanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laukkanen is breathing heavily.
Laukkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Laukkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laukkanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laukkanen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Laukkanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward throws a chopping leg kick but Laukkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laukkanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ward punishes Laukkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laukkanen at a distance.
Ward throws a front kick that sends Laukkanen stumbling back into the cage.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laukkanen's hands.
Laukkanen avoids a kick to the body.
Laukkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward connects with a right hand. Laukkanen shakes it off.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laukkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Ward lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ward tries to clinch up but Laukkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Laukkanen dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Laukkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward lands a nice hook to Laukkanen's body. Laukkanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Ward.
Ward with a nice cross.
Ward with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laukkanen.
A head kick by Laukkanen misses
and Ward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward cracks Laukkanen with a good jab.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward scores with a hook to the body. Laukkanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ward lands a high kick!
Laukkanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ward.
Ward lands a jab to Laukkanen's midsection.
Ward connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward punishes Laukkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Laukkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to clinch there but Laukkanen circles away.
Ward lands a high kick!
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laukkanen throws a leg kick
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Laukkanen misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Laukkanen.
Laukkanen is rocked!
Ward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laukkanen momentarily.
Oh Laukkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward steps in with a hook that catches Laukkanen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ward follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Laukkanen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ward!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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.
Bravo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to improve his position.
Bravo is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lebron James wasn't active enough on the ground.
James looks to throw a body kick
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James clobbers Bravo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by James.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into rage.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bravo fails with the takedown
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bravo's knee momentarily.
James lands a head shot.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bravo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands with a straight right. Bravo didn't see that one coming.
Jab by James.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bravo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James scores with a head kick. Bravo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James with a hook.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James lands with a right hand.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James cracks the inside of Bravo's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by James.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Bravo is rocked!
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
James dances in with a quick combination. Bravo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from James snaps Bravo's head back. Bravo stumbles backwards against the cage. James steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bravo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bravo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lebron James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. Aldo has chosen Carta Santa as his entrance music. Manny Viera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Viera!
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, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo wants to clinch
letting Viera counter with a right hand.
Viera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viera lands in his opponent's guard.
Viera works over Aldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Viera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Viera controlling from the top position.
Viera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Viera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldo is working an open guard so Viera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manny Viera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Viera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Manny Viera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Viera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo pushes Viera off looking to stand but Viera dives back in and keeps control.
Viera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aldo defend it? Viera steps over the head and cranks it - Aldo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Viera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manny Viera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barost Carrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barost Carrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lighty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighty feints and as Carrol raises his hands in defense, Lighty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrol looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lighty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lighty trying to control but Carrol is working from the bottom.
Lighty with a nice head shot there.
Lighty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lighty wants to control from the top but Carrol keeps moving.
Lighty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lighty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carrol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lighty drops back looking for a leg! Carrol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carrol manages to kick Lighty off! Lighty jumps back into Carrol's guard.
Lighty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighty connects with a couple of short punches.
Lighty throwing strikes from guard but Carrol blocks nicely.
Lighty is in close to Carrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lighty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carrol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lighty tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrol is retaining full guard.
Carrol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lighty throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lighty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lighty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lighty landing with the ground and pound.
Lighty thows a big elbow that misses.
Lighty postures up in Carrol's guard and throws a big left but Carrol blocks it.
Lighty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lighty throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighty is looking to work some ground and pound but Carrol has wrist control.
Lighty stands up over Carrol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carrol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lighty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lighty landing some decent shots from guard.
Lighty with a nice head shot there.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
Carrol keeping full guard, as Lighty tries to pass.
Lighty throwing strikes but missing.
Lighty lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lighty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lighty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lighty with a nice head shot there.
Lighty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lighty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lighty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lighty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carrol is trying to control the position but Lighty postures up.
Lighty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carrol's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lighty 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.
Lighty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carrol's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lighty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lighty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carrol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lighty is in close to Carrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carrol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lighty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lighty connects with a couple of short punches.
Lighty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lighty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lighty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carrol's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighty cracks Carrol with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lighty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lighty chips away with some ground and pound.
Lighty connects with a couple of short punches.
Lighty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lighty trying to control but Carrol is working from the bottom.
Lighty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
Lighty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighty throwing strikes from guard but Carrol blocks nicely.
Lighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lighty landing some decent shots from guard.
Lighty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carrol controls Lighty momentarily but Lighty frees himself.
Lighty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carrol can't keep his opponent in guard - Lighty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lighty.
Lighty lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carrol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carrol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lighty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrol sees it coming and defends easily.
Carrol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
David Lighty has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lighty working the head and body with strikes.
Carrol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lighty.
Carrol is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lighty scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carrol pushes Lighty off looking to stand but Lighty dives back in and keeps control.
Lighty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carrol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lighty.
Lighty wants to control but Carrol is keeping him busy.
Lighty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lighty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lighty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lighty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lighty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lighty tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrol is retaining full guard.
Lighty postures up in Carrol's guard and throws a big left but Carrol blocks it.
Carrol wants to sweep here but Lighty controlling him for the moment.
Lighty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lighty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carrol's head.
Lighty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lighty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighty with a nice head shot there.
Lighty thows a big elbow that misses.
Lighty thows a big elbow that misses.
Lighty postures up and lands a big shot to Carrol's brow.
Lighty wants to control from the top but Carrol keeps moving.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
Lighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lighty with a nice head shot there.
Carrol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lighty.
Lighty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lighty throws a big right hand that misses.
Lighty working some strikes from top position.
Lighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lighty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lighty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carrol's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrol has momentary wrist control but Lighty slips an elbow through the middle.
Lighty lands a couple of elbows.
Lighty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lighty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lighty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lighty throwing strikes from guard but Carrol blocks nicely.
Lighty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lighty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lighty connects with a couple of short punches.
Lighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lighty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lighty stops Carrol from standing up.
Lighty wants to pass the guard but Carrol is keeping the position.
Lighty landing with the ground and pound.
David Lighty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lighty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lighty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lighty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lighty!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Albini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BErnard Kaebin Ancheta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ancheta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Langit na rin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renzo Albini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BErnard Kaebin Ancheta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ancheta misses with a takedown
and Albini counters with a nice uppercut.
Ancheta misses with a few strikes there.
Ancheta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Albini counters with a straight right hand.
Ancheta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albini counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ancheta fails with the takedown
and Albini counters with a straight right hand.
Renzo Albini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BErnard Kaebin Ancheta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albini scores with a takedown into Ancheta's guard.
Albini is looking to work some ground and pound but Ancheta has wrist control.
Ancheta keeping moving, preventing Albini from controlling successfully.
Ancheta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ancheta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albini landing with the ground and pound.
Albini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Albini stands and throws Ancheta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Albini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albini works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Albini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ancheta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Albini tries to advance to mount but Ancheta denies him.
Ancheta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Albini lands some shots froms side control.
Albini lands a decent elbow from side control.
Albini working the head with strikes.
Ancheta looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ancheta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ancheta is rocked!
Albini scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ancheta is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Albini can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Albini!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vengar Bengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tancev has chosen Die! as his entrance music. Vengar Bengar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vengar Bengar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tancev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tancev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tancev really felt that one!
Tancev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bengar counters with a body kick.
Vengar Bengar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Tancev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bengar.
Bengar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bengar lands a nice looking body kick.
Tancev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tancev lands in his opponent's guard.
Tancev tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tancev won't allow Bengar to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tancev wants to pass the guard but Bengar is keeping the position.
Tancev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bengar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tancev.
Tancev has gone for a leg lock! Bengar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tancev's guard.
Tancev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tancev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bengar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bengar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bengar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tancev working a defensive guard here.
Bengar is fighting to break Tancev's control of his arms but Tancev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tancev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengar defends it easily.
Tancev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bengar's guard.
Tancev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tancev drops back looking for a leg! Bengar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bengar manages to kick Tancev off! Tancev jumps back into Bengar's guard.
Tancev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tancev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tancev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bengar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tancev has Bengar in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bengar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tancev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tancev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tancev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tancev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tancev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Tancev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bengar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bengar throws a front kick that sends Tancev stumbling back into the cage.
Tancev has his takedown stuffed
and Bengar counters with a nice leg kick.
Tancev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bengar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tancev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bengar dives on top into guard.
Bengar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tancev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengar throws a strike but Tancev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tancev throws a big right hand that misses.
Tancev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tancev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bengar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tancev has Bengar in his guard.
Bengar wants to control from the top but Tancev keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bengar won't allow Tancev to sweep him here.
Tancev is trying to control the position but Bengar postures up.
Tancev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tancev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bengar passes into side control.
Bengar trying to control the position but Tancev is working away.
Tancev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengar trying to control the action but Tancev is working from the bottom.
Tancev trying to control from the bottom.
Tancev gets back to full guard.
Tancev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bengar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tancev trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tancev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengar is aware though and is defending well.
Tancev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bengar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bengar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tancev on the ground.
Bengar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tancev tries to control but Bengar wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Tancev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bengar. That's going to slow Tancev down.
Bengar misses with a head kick.
Tancev misses with a takedown
and Bengar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bengar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tancev moves out of range as Bengar throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengar throws a body kick that misses.
Tancev tries for a takedown but Bengar circles away easily
and Bengar counters with an inside leg kick.
Tancev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tancev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bengar - the referee stops the clock and Tancev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bengar. Tancev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tancev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bengar.
Tancev tries for a takedown but Bengar circles away easily
and Bengar counters with a nice body kick.
Vengar Bengar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Tancev.
A good leg kick by Bengar.
Bengar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bengar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tancev avoids the head kick by Bengar.
Tancev misses with a takedown attempt
and Bengar counters with a body kick that stops Tancev in his tracks momentarily.
Tancev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vengar Bengar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bengar.
Vengar Bengar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemanja Tancev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengar throws a front kick that sends Tancev stumbling back into the cage.
Tancev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bengar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bengar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bengar throws a push kick but Tancev slaps the foot to one side.
Bengar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Bengar.
Bengar throws a push kick but Tancev slaps the foot to one side.
Tancev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bengar tries to avoid it but Tancev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bengar to the ground. Bengar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tancev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengar counters with a thumping low kick.
Bengar lands a leg kick that knocks Tancev off balance momentarily.
Bengar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tancev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bengar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tancev's sensitive parts.
Bengar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tancev takes a step back to recover.
Bengar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tancev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bengar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tancev scores with a takedown into Bengar's guard.
Tancev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vengar Bengar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tancev 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemanja Tancev!
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