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Ascension 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Shinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood. Brett Shinola has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Out!
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, Brett Shinola!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shinola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shinola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Out misses with a takedown attempt
and Shinola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinola lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shinola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Out is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shinola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinola lands with a kick to the temple. Out shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to clinch
and Shinola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shinola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Out takes a step back to recover.
Out takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shinola.
Brett Shinola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out with a poor takedown
and Shinola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out misses with a takedown
and Shinola counters with a one-two to the body.
Out with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinola counters with a body kick that stops Out in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Shinola both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shinola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Out tries for a takedown but Shinola circles away easily
and Shinola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Out wants to clinch but Shinola slips to the side
and Shinola counters with a head kick.
Out throws a combination that misses
enabling Shinola to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out has his takedown stuffed
and Shinola counters with a head kick.
Brett Shinola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shinola throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Out misses with a right hand
and Shinola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shinola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shinola misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinola scores with a nice right hand.
Shinola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Out takes a step back to recover.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Out. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch but Shinola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Shinola lands but Out takes it in his stride.
Out misses with an uppercut
and Shinola counters with a nice leg kick.
Out doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shinola counters with a body kick that stops Out in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shinola 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!
Out misses with a right hand
and Shinola counters with a three punch combo that has Out backing up. Out nods at Shinola to acknowledge the strikes.
Out has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shinola to counter with a crisp jab.
Out shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shinola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out misses with a lunging right hand
and Shinola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shinola lands a head kick!
Out misses with a takedown
letting Shinola counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinola lands a body shot.
Out misses with a takedown attempt
and Shinola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shinola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brett Shinola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Beast Out has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out shoots and misses
and Shinola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Out with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinola counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Shinola coming out on top.
Out fails with the takedown
and Shinola counters with a big head kick but Out shrugs it off.
Beast Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shinola, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shinola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shinola 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shinola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Nao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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28
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eiji Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nao.
Nao takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Eiji Nao has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikala scrambles back to his feet.
Mikala circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nao drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mikala follows Nao 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 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iokua Mikala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelli misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zelli connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Zelli.
Zelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zelli throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Zelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a left right combination that sends Zelli crashing to the mat - Lee wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zelli out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laruso has chosen Act a Fool--Flosstradamus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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147 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifsud scores with a jab to the body.
Laruso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laruso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laruso shoots in and bounces Mifsud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laruso wants to control from the top but Mifsud keeps moving.
Mifsud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laruso is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mifsud is trying to control the position but Laruso postures up.
Laruso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daniel Laruso has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mifsud scores with a nice head shot.
Mifsud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laruso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laruso tries for a takedown but Mifsud circles away easily
and Mifsud counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso throws a leg kick
and Mifsud counters with a low kick, right behind Laruso 's knee.
Mifsud throws a leg kick
and Laruso counters with a low kick, right behind Mifsud 's knee.
Laruso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laruso looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mifsud misses with a body shot.
Laruso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mifsud throws out the jab.
A low kick from Mifsud misses
and Laruso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laruso looking to pass the guard.
Laruso won't allow Mifsud to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud is looking to stand up but Laruso isn't so interested in that idea.
Mifsud is controlling Laruso 's posture.
Laruso won't allow Mifsud to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laruso looking to pass the guard.
Laruso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mifsud motions for Laruso to come forward. Mifsud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifsud scores with a spinning back kick!
Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Mifsud is predictable there
and Laruso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Mifsud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mifsud throws a leg kick that misses.
Laruso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mifsud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laruso is out of range.
Mifsud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mifsud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laruso is able to avoid easily.
Laruso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laruso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mifsud sprawls well initially but Laruso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mifsud wants to get back to full guard.
Laruso is looking to take a break and control but Mifsud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mifsud wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso trying to control from half guard but Mifsud is working away.
Mifsud manages to get to full guard.
Laruso is pushing down on Mifsud's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mifsud is fighting to maintain full guard but Laruso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mifsud is not content to let Laruso control the position.
Mifsud is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mifsud trying to control here.
Mifsud is staying active underneath Laruso , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laruso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mifsud tries to get to full guard but Laruso has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Laruso .
Laruso thows a leg kick but Mifsud checks it
and Mifsud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laruso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mifsud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mifsud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mifsud keeps Laruso at a distance using the push kick.
Laruso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mifsud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laruso is breathing heavily.
Laruso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mifsud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Laruso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Laruso 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.
Laruso thows a leg kick but Mifsud checks it
and Mifsud counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifsud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mifsud scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mifsud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mifsud cracks Laruso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mifsud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laruso .
Laruso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mifsud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mifsud is looking to wear down Laruso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mifsud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mifsud lands a jab to the head.
Laruso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mifsud counters with a good low kick that Laruso was not able to check.
Michael Mifsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Laruso .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifsud works Laruso 's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mifsud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Mifsud both land. Nice combination.
Michael Mifsud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mifsud - that will leave a mark!
Mifsud avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mifsud, right into the meat.
Mifsud lands the left hand.
Mifsud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laruso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laruso throws a lazy uppercut
and Mifsud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Mifsud slams his shin into Laruso 's torso.
Laruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mifsud cracks the inside of Laruso 's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mifsud misses with a two punch combination.
Mifsud cracks a nice hook into Laruso 's ribs.
Laruso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laruso avoids the body shot from Mifsud.
Laruso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mifsud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laruso 's calf.
Laruso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mifsud counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mifsud, right into the meat.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mifsud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Mifsud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mifsud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mifsud lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud stuns Laruso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mifsud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laruso misses with a takedown attempt
and Mifsud counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mifsud!
Mifsud connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifsud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laruso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Mifsud slams his shin into Laruso 's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mifsud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laruso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mifsud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laruso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laruso with a poor takedown
and Mifsud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Mifsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Laruso .
Mifsud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laruso doesn't seem bothered though.
Mifsud cracks Laruso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mifsud lands a lovely overhand right.
Mifsud delivers a nice body kick.
Mifsud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mifsud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laruso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mifsud's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is fighting to break Mifsud's control of his arms but Mifsud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laruso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mifsud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laruso wants to control from the top but Mifsud keeps moving.
Daniel Laruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mifsud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mifsud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mifsud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mifsud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingbo has chosen Bad to the Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingbo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tyson Bender has been cut.
Bender tries to clinch there but Kingbo circles away.
Kingbo swings widly with a right hand
and Bender counters with a nice body shot.
Kingbo misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Kingbo. Beautiful body shot.
Kingbo throws a hook but Bender blocks it.
Bender fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bender takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sean Kingbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Kingbo catches Bender right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender blocks a jab.
Kingbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kingbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bender under the eye.
Tyson Bender's cut is getting worse.
Kingbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bender looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Kingbo.
Kingbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
Bender displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingbo throws out the jab.
Kingbo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bender looks to clinch
and Kingbo counters with a shoot 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.
Kingbo slips a nice elbow through Bender's hands, connecting with Bender's forehead.
Kingbo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bender's head.
Kingbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bender keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingbo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bender defending well though.
Kingbo lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingbo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingbo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingbo working over Bender with some ground and pound. Bender looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kingbo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyson Bender's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kingbo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingbo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jeez, Tyson Bender's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Bender's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Kingbo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by .... I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Porter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porter misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitor Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Porter.
Porter moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Santos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Porter tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
Porter looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santos cracks the inside of Porter's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Porter down.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Porter's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to slow Porter down with leg kicks.
Vitor Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a head kick that Porter semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Santos tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Porter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos lands with a hook. Porter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos thumps Porter with a low kick.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Porter 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Porter down.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos thumps Porter with a low kick.
Porter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos throws a head kick that Porter semi-blocks.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos cracks the inside of Porter's front leg.
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Porter ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Porter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Porter.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Porter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows a body kick. Porter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Porter fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with an inside leg kick.
Porter tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Porter was not able to check.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos is looking to slow Porter down with leg kicks.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Santos.
Porter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos.
Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Porter in his tracks momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santos.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Porter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos jabs at Porter's body.
Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Porter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Porter's front leg but catches the back leg as Porter tries to avoid it.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Porter shrugs it off.
Porter fails with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Porter misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Porter ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos lands a head kick. Porter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Porter misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos lands a high kick!
Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vitor Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Porter.
Santos connects with a leg kick. Porter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Santos lands a head kick. Porter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Porter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santos.
Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Porter's side.
Jamal Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos scores with a push kick.
Santos thumps Porter with a low kick.
Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Porter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Santos.
Porter blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Santos tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Santos lands but Porter takes it in his stride.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Porter tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Porter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porter at a distance.
Santos scores with a spinning back kick!
Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Porter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Porter 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.
Santos throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Porter with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Porter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Porter was not able to check.
Santos lands a nice hook to Porter's body. Porter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Porter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos connects with a high kick.
That kick from Santos tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos scores with a push kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Porter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Porter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Santos has got the better of the exchanges.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Porter off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos lands a nice hook to Porter's body. Porter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Porter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Santos.
Santos connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Porter shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Porter's knee momentarily.
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Porter thinking.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos throws a front kick that sends Porter stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Porter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Porter's front leg but catches the back leg as Porter tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Santos lands but Porter takes it in his stride.
Porter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vitor Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Porter.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Porter 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.
Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos pushes Porter away with a front kick.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Donk. Santos catches Porter right on the button with a cross.
Santos feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down.
Santos cracks the inside of Porter's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Santos tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down.
Porter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos digs a good hook to Porter's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Santos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Porter will feel that in the morning.
Santos scores with a nice body kick.
Santos lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Porter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Porter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Porter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos.
Santos connects with a leg kick. Porter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos throws a head kick that Porter semi-blocks.
Porter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with an inside leg kick.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Santos is looking to slow Porter down with leg kicks.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter avoids the head kick by Santos.
Porter misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Porter was not able to check.
Vitor Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Porter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Santos tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Porter's side.
Porter fails with the takedown
and Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Porter really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Santos.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porter won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Jamal Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo SIlva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bleezeboss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Damn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo SIlva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIlva blocks a head kick by Damn.
SIlva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damn avoids it really well and circles away.
Damn pushes SIlva up against the cage in a clinch.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from SIlva.
Damn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SIlva tries for a takedown but Damn manages to get underhooks.
Jack Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo SIlva.
SIlva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damn prevents it.
SIlva tries to score a body lock takedown but Damn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SIlva takes an elbow to the forehead.
SIlva takes an elbow to the forehead.
SIlva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SIlva is trying to drag Damn to the mat but Damn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
SIlva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Damn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from SIlva.
SIlva looks gassed!
Damn scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
Damn scores with a knee to the head.
Damn lands an elbow inside that SIlva shrugs off.
SIlva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damn lands a knee to the head.
Damn lands an elbow inside that SIlva shrugs off.
Damn lands a nice elbow.
Damn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Damn.
Knees to the body from Damn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damn scores with a knee to the head.
SIlva tries to score a body lock takedown but Damn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damn lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Damn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
SIlva can't get the takedown.
SIlva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Damn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SIlva's defenses.
Damn connects with a knee to the head.
Damn working SIlva over with knees to the body.
Damn lands a knee to the body.
SIlva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damn lands a damaging elbow.
SIlva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damn gets underhooks to prevent SIlva's takedown attempt.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. SIlva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for SIlva with that takedown attempt.
Damn forces SIlva back against the cage and clinches.
Damn lands a damaging elbow.
SIlva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damn prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
SIlva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Damn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SIlva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Damn lands an elbow inside.
Damn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Damn throws an elbow but misses.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
SIlva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
SIlva wants a takedown.
SIlva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damn lands an elbow inside that SIlva shrugs off.
SIlva tries for a takedown but Damn manages to get underhooks.
SIlva is trying to drag Damn to the mat but Damn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damn crunches a lovely knee into SIlva's ribcage.
SIlva goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damn slaps away a takedown attempt from SIlva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damn clinches up against the cage.
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SIlva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Damn lands a good knee to the midsection. SIlva won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Damn.
SIlva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
SIlva goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
SIlva shoots for a double leg takedown but Damn sprawls well. He's pushed SIlva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SIlva.
Damn works the jab nicely.
Damn clinches with his opponent.
SIlva tries for a takedown. No joy.
SIlva wants a takedown but no success here.
Damn lands a good knee to the midsection. SIlva won't want to take too many of those.
SIlva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damn pulls his leg out and moves away.
SIlva shoots in but no luck this time.
SIlva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damn defends it nicely.
Damn throws a sloppy head kick and SIlva moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Damn.
SIlva drives through with a takedown into guard.
SIlva pushes down on Damn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
SIlva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Damn is trying to stand back up but SIlva is controlling him
SIlva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Damn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo SIlva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Gable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gable shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Gable tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Gable takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gable takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gable takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gable. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination. Gable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gable's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gable scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gable.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gable ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez clobbers Gable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gable takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gable's hands.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Gable's head back.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Gable's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gable looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gable is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzalez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gable on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gable had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gable has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gable takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez cracks Gable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gable needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Gable's ribs.
Gable takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Gable's body.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzalez throws a combination. Gable tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez cracks Gable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez tests Gable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Gable's body.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Gable shakes it off.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Gable's body.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gable in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez is looking to slow Gable down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Gable's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gable has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gable there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gable rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gable is rocked!
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gable on the side of the head.
Oh Gable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gable! Gonzalez dives in looking to finish! Gable is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gonzalez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Plank was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
193 lbs
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22
195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gerrard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Plank lands but Gerrard takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Plank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Plank.
Gerrard shoots in looking for a takedown. Plank tries to sprawl out of it but Gerrard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerrard doesn't manage to clinch there - Plank circles away.
Plank stalks Gerrard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gerrard's face. Gerrard staggers backwards, shaken.
Plank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gerrard backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerrard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plank. Plank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plank.
Plank lands a big head kick that sends Gerrard tumbling to the mat! Plank takes a step backwards and waves Gerrard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerrard is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Gerrard has been cut.
Gerrard misses with a lunging right hand
and Plank counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Gerrard badly! He tries to strike back but Plank puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Gerrard out cold! Oh man, Gerrard will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Plank! John Plank retains his middleweight title!
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