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LACF 20 Shockwave PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Romero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
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, Jeff Gailfus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero fails with the takedown
and Gailfus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gailfus.
Romero keeping full guard, as Gailfus tries to pass.
Romero is looking for a triangle but Gailfus pushes his legs off easily.
Gailfus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gailfus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gailfus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gailfus.
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gailfus looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gailfus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Romero dives on top into guard.
Gailfus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gailfus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gailfus moves into the clinch.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gailfus has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus manages to break the clinch.
Victor Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gailfus instigates a clinch.
Gailfus stalling in the clinch.
Gailfus decides to pull guard.
Romero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gailfus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romero, into his guard.
Romero working for a triangle but Gailfus defends it easily.
Gailfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gailfus stands and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gailfus tries to advance position but instead Romero slips a leg back in to half guard.
Gailfus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gailfus misses with a head shot. Romero uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gailfus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Jeff Gailfus has been cut.
Gailfus rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gailfus decides to pull guard.
Gailfus pushes Romero off and gets back to his feet.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Gailfus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but Gailfus holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Gailfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gailfus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gailfus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romero uses from the top position.
Romero wanted to stand there but Gailfus had control of the position.
Gailfus working a defensive guard here.
Gailfus keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gailfus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romero, into his guard.
Gailfus stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Romero keeping full guard, as Gailfus tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gailfus wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeff Gailfus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero shoots and misses
and Gailfus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus working the head and body with strikes.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gailfus.
Gailfus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gailfus wants to control the pace but Romero is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus get's back to his feet.
Gailfus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeff Gailfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero lands with an overhand left.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Gailfus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gailfus scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
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.
Romero is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gailfus rolls with it to try and escape but Romero cranks on the arm and Gailfus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Romero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rollsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Real muthapukin G's Eazy e. Brock Lesnar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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284 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Rollsson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rollsson prevents Lesnar from standing back up.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollsson's back!
Lesnar is throwing strikes by Rollsson counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Rollsson regains half guard.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Rollsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar with the ground and pound but Rollsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar trying to control but Rollsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar pushing down on Rollsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like John Rollsson has been cut.
Lesnar content to control rather than advance.
Lesnar passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with strikes but Rollsson is staying in there.
Lesnar looking to finish with strikes here!
Rollsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Rollsson is in trouble!
That has opened up John Rollsson's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Rollsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vandrax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Methven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vandrax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Vandrax!
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, Tom Methven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Methven gets a takedown into half guard.
Methven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Methven prevents Vandrax from improving his position.
Methven thows a huge punch but Vandrax dodges it nicely.
Vandrax is trying to stand.
Methven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vandrax is in trouble now - Methven has advanced to mount!
Methven punching from mount but Vandrax doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Methven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vandrax?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Methven jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vandrax is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vandrax and Methven has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Methven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Methven sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vandrax is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Methven wants to take a breather but Vandrax manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Methven.
Methven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Methven is looking to work some ground and pound but Vandrax has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Methven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vandrax's head.
Methven trying to control but Vandrax is working from the bottom.
Vandrax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Methven wants to pass the guard but Vandrax is keeping the position.
Methven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Methven throwing strikes but Vandrax manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vandrax is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Methven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax decides to stand back up. Vandrax steps back and let's Methven get back to his feet.
Methven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Methven thows a huge punch but Vandrax dodges it nicely.
Methven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Methven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vandrax!
Methven controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Methven working Vandrax over with strikes here.
Methven lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Methven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vandrax is looking to escape.
Methven lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Methven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Methven cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Methven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Methven has his takedown stuffed
enabling Vandrax to counter with a crisp jab.
Vandrax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vandrax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandrax throws a sloppy head kick and Methven moves out of range easily.
Vandrax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Methven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Methven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vandrax tries to keep at a distance but Methven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Methven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vandrax prevents it.
Vandrax is looking to control Methven's arms but Methven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vandrax has his back to the cage.
Methven is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vandrax can't fight it off and eventually Methven manages to take the fight to the floor. Vandrax looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vandrax keeping full guard, as Methven tries to pass.
Methven won't allow Vandrax to sweep him here.
Methven is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Methven postures up.
Tom Methven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Methven throws a strike but Vandrax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Methven is trying to control the position but Vandrax postures up.
Methven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vandrax wants to control from the top but Methven keeps moving.
Vandrax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vandrax wants to control from the top but Methven keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Methven is defended easily by Vandrax.
Brandon Vandrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Methven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Methven keeps the fight on the outside.
Methven clinches with his opponent.
Vandrax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Methven prevents it.
Methven gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vandrax regains guard.
Vandrax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Methven is one step ahead there.
Methven trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vandrax manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Methven keeping moving, preventing Vandrax from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrax stays in close to Methven's body and controls the position.
Vandrax throws a big right hand that misses.
Vandrax trying to control but Methven is working from the bottom.
Vandrax postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Methven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vandrax, into his guard.
Methven trying to control but Vandrax is working from the bottom.
Vandrax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Methven trying to control but Vandrax is working from the bottom.
Methven stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Vandrax has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Methven manages to get his head free but now Vandrax has transitioned to an armbar! Methven grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Vandrax! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Vandrax!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Ballard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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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, Keith Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard looking to score a takedown here. DeMarco is defending well but Ballard drives through and ends up in DeMarco's guard.
DeMarco is controlling Ballard's posture.
Ballard throws a strike but DeMarco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMarco gets to his feet - Ballard follows without any prompting.
Ballard dives in and scores a takedown into DeMarco's guard.
DeMarco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ballard's guard.
DeMarco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ballard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ballard is trying to ground and pound but DeMarco uses the momentary lack of control by Ballard to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeMarco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballard manages to get himself to full guard.
DeMarco passes into half guard.
DeMarco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballard defends it well.
Ballard blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeMarco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is working for a submission of some sort.
DeMarco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ballard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ballard blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeMarco.
DeMarco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballard is concentrating on defense, preventing DeMarco from advancing position.
DeMarco passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeMarco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco working for a submission but Ballard is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco working for a submission but Ballard is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan DeMarco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ballard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on DeMarco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ballard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and DeMarco works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ballard thows a huge punch but DeMarco dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco is positioning himself well to prevent Ballard advancing to mount.
DeMarco wants to control but Ballard is keeping busy.
DeMarco moves into full guard.
Don Juan DeMarco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballard preventing the sweep.
DeMarco is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ballard rolls with it to try and escape but DeMarco cranks on the arm and Ballard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Juan DeMarco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso (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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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harper gets caught flat footed, as Cardoso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardoso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardoso throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardoso is pushing down on Harper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harper is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardoso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardoso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper tries to kick Cardoso off but Cardoso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harper!
Cardoso landing strikes from the mount and Harper is in trouble!
It looks like Chris Harper has been cut.
Cardoso scoring with strikes but Harper is staying in there.
Chris Harper's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Harper is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Harper flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cardoso anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Harper and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cardoso slips an arm under Harper chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cardoso has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cardoso is squeezing on Harper like an anaconda would it's prey. Harper fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrus Vakarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali Klitschko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrus Vakarian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Vakarian moved out of range.
Vakarian throws a nice looking combination but Klitschko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vakarian misses with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a nice body shot.
Vakarian looks gassed!
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vakarian.
Vakarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Klitschko drops Vakarian with a beautiful combination! Vakarian stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Klitschko is looking for the KO!
It looks like Garrus Vakarian has been cut.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Klitschko drops Vakarian with a naaaaasty hook - Vakarian is in real trouble here! Klitschko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Death Blooms By Mudvayne 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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210 lbs
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278 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Vatali. Vatali maintains the clinch.
Vatali has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatali goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vatali throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vatali. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
Vatali missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vatali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Vatali counters with a body kick.
Vatali clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams cracks Vatali with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Adams works on Vatali's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling him.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams looks gassed!
Vatali lands a body shot.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling the position.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatali controls his hands.
Vatali working Adams over with knees to the body.
Vatali prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Vatali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vatali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatali is trying to drag Adams to the mat but Adams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams punishes Vatali's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatali moves away.
Vatali has managed to clinch.
Vatali prevents a body shot from Adams.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatali.
Vatali prevents a body shot from Adams.
Vatali keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Vatali.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Vatali works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali lands with a light punch inside.
Adams wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Vatali just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali with a knee to the head.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Vatali landing knees to the head.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
A knee to the head by Vatali.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Vatali to work.
Vatali gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatali - that landed with a thud.
Vatali lands a knee to the body.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatali lands a knee to the body.
Vatali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Vatali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Vatali manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vatali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vatali stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams misses with a right hand
enabling Vatali to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatali pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Vatali tries to clinch up.
Vatali has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vatali connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jamie Adams has been cut.
Adams is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vatali.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vatali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatali digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatali works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vatali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vatali.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatali scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vatali here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knees to the body from Vatali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vatali.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatali's elbow.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Vatali lands an uppercut.
Vatali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
Vatali connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatali obliges.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali has Adams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vatali pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adams tumbling to the mat - Vatali dives into Adams's guard.
Vatali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vatali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vatali off and has taken his back!
Vatali trying to control the hands but Adams won't let him.
Adams is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Adams missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams doesn't have the hooks in and Vatali manages to turn into his guard.
Vatali lands a couple of elbows.
Adams wants to sweep here but Vatali controlling him for the moment.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vatali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams with a hook.
Jamie Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vatali moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Adams wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Vatali presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatali blocks a body shot from Adams.
Vatali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Vatali.
Vatali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Vatali on the inside.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatali tightens his grip and picks Adams up, before dumping him to the ground. Adams manages to land in guard.
Vatali cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Vatali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams wants to hit a switch here but Vatali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adams there!
Vatali is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vatali working Adams over with strikes here.
Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vatali.
Jamie Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vatali working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vatali prevents Adams from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams trying to hold on to Vatali's head to control him but Vatali postures up.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vatali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Vatali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatali wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Vatali is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams wants to control but Vatali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Vatali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatali 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Thurgood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurgood works Tucker's body with a nice hook.
Thurgood works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.
Thurgood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Thurgood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tucker to the mat! Tucker manages to get full guard.
Thurgood postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is looking to stand up but Thurgood isn't so interested in that idea.
Tucker is working an open guard so Thurgood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tucker slips a straight right by Thurgood.
Thurgood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thurgood swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker wants to clinch but Thurgood slips to the side
and Thurgood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thurgood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tucker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tucker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thurgood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thurgood decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Thurgood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tucker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Thurgood jabs at Tucker's body.
Nice jab there from Thurgood.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thurgood.
Tom Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Thurgood counters with a leg kick.
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
Thurgood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thurgood.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tucker tries to clinch but Thurgood moves away
and Thurgood counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thurgood stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Thurgood circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
and Thurgood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thurgood slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
Thurgood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tucker tries to clinch
and Thurgood counters with an inside leg kick.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thurgood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Thurgood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tucker doesn't seem bothered though.
Thurgood thuds a left hand into Tucker's body.
Thurgood instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Thurgood - that landed with a thud.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thurgood's efforts to push away.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thurgood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thurgood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thurgood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thurgood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Thurgood tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thurgood counters with a thumping low kick.
Tucker tries to move into range but Thurgood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a two punch combo.
Thurgood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thurgood.
Thurgood connects with a jab.
Thurgood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tucker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thurgood stuns Tucker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Thurgood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thurgood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head.
Thurgood works Tucker's body with a nice hook.
Thurgood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thurgood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thurgood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Thurgood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thurgood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Thurgood.
Thurgood scores with a punch to the head.
Thurgood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thurgood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thurgood lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
and Thurgood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Thurgood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
and Thurgood counters with a shoot takedown. Tucker fights it but they end up in guard.
Thurgood wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Thurgood stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
Thurgood lands a jab-cross combination.
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Thurgood in a clinch.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thurgood blocks it with crossed arms.
Thurgood breaks the clinch.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thurgood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tucker eats them both and turns towards Thurgood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Thurgood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabe Thurgood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thurgood thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thurgood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thurgood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tucker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thurgood. Thurgood obviously looking to wear him down.
Thurgood scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Thurgood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thurgood lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into rage.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a straight right hand.
Thurgood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thurgood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looks to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Thurgood connects with a nice looking jab.
Tucker tried to score with a low kick but Thurgood checks it.
Thurgood scores with a one two! Tucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thurgood misses with a body kick.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Thurgood keeps the fight on the outside.
Thurgood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thurgood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Thurgood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thurgood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thurgood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood prevents Tucker from standing back up.
Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thurgood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thurgood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker is trying to stand back up but Thurgood is controlling him
Thurgood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thurgood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Thurgood working Tucker over with strikes.
Thurgood wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thurgood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood working the head and body with strikes.
Thurgood stands up out of the half guard.
Thurgood lands a head shot.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thurgood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tucker to the mat! Tucker manages to get full guard.
Thurgood throwing strikes but missing.
Thurgood stands and steps away. Tucker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Thurgood counters with a one-two to the body.
Thurgood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thurgood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tucker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Thurgood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
Thurgood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thurgood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thurgood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thurgood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Thurgood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Thurgood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thurgood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker throws a head kick but Thurgood moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Thurgood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
and Thurgood counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood with a hook.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Thurgood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker closes the distance but Thurgood moves to the side
and Thurgood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Thurgood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thurgood feints and then cracks Tucker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tucker down.
Thurgood cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Thurgood there.
Tucker tries to clinch but Thurgood moves away
and Thurgood counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tucker tries to clinch but Thurgood moves away
enabling Thurgood to counter with a crisp jab.
Thurgood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thurgood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thurgood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thurgood can pounce on him.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thurgood counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Thurgood lands.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker moves to clinch but Thurgood breaks away
and Thurgood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thurgood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thurgood scoring well with a low kick there.
Thurgood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker wants to clinch but Thurgood slips to the side
and Thurgood counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker looks to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Thurgood coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker closes the distance but Thurgood moves to the side
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thurgood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thurgood cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tucker throws a leg kick
and Thurgood counters with an inside leg kick.
Thurgood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thurgood connects with a leg kick. Tucker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thurgood punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thurgood lands a nice shot to the body.
Thurgood throws a shot to the body.
Thurgood throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Thurgood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thurgood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thurgood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood moves into the clinch successfully.
Gabe Thurgood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thurgood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thurgood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thurgood's efforts to push away.
Thurgood can't break the clinch.
Tucker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thurgood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tom Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker misses with a combination
and Thurgood counters with a left to the body.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thurgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Thurgood keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Thurgood finds it's way through Tucker's defenses.
Thurgood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thurgood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Thurgood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thurgood 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... Gabe Thurgood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi has chosen Mars - The Bringer of War as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pj Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Kobayashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kobayashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn misses the body punch
and Kobayashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobayashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Pj Penn has been cut.
Kobayashi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kobayashi connects with a knee to the head.
Kobayashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kobayashi lands a nice elbow.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Kobayashi gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Kobayashi lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Pj Penn's cut is getting worse.
Kobayashi lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Kobayashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi lands a nice elbow.
Kobayashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Penn throws an elbow but misses.
Kobayashi crunches a lovely knee into Penn's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Pj Penn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kobayashi with a knee to the head.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kobayashi landing knees to the body.
Kobayashi lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Pj Penn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Kobayashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashi lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Kobayashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pj Penn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kazuki Kobayashi!
Kazuki Kobayashi is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary comes to the cage accompanied by one day like this. Paddy O Leary could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sub Zero's 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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero has his takedown stuffed
and O Leary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Leary's calf.
Zero thows a body shot but no joy.
Zero has O Leary up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Leary gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Zero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Leary has him pressed against the cage.
O Leary trying to land knees to the body.
O Leary lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Leary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zero uses from the top position.
Zero preventing the sweep.
O Leary working a defensive guard here.
Zero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Leary's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero throws and elbow that misses. O Leary uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zero's guard. Nice move by O Leary!
O Leary wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Leary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zero has his foot on O Leary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Leary works his way back into a safe position though.
Zero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero has his foot on O Leary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Leary works his way back into a safe position though.
Zero looks gassed!
Zero is looking to sweep but instead, O Leary has passed into half guard.
O Leary trying to control the action but Zero is working from the bottom.
O Leary works his way into side control.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
O Leary has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zero!
O Leary tries to control but Zero wriggling away.
O Leary working Zero over with strikes here.
Zero is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Leary controlling his opponent.
O Leary prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is landing with some decent strikes but Zero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zero is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Leary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zero is working to get back to half guard.
O Leary is landing with some decent strikes but Zero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Leary is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zero sees it coming and defends easily.
Zero tries to get to full guard but O Leary has control of the leg.
O Leary 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.
O Leary looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Leary controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary prevents Zero from improving his position.
Zero looking for submissions off his back.
Zero is trying to get back to full guard.
O Leary winds up and cracks Zero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Leary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Leary's back!
Zero lands punches and elbows.
Zero has the hooks in. O Leary is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Leary rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
O Leary is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Leary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Leary throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Leary swings widly with a right hand
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Zero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Leary on the side of the head.
O Leary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zero feints and then cracks O Leary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Leary down.
Zero moves out of range of the strikes.
O Leary throws a nice looking combination but Zero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paddy O Leary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Leary misses with a low kick as Zero jumps back.
Zero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paddy O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Leary connects with a crisp jab.
Zero is breathing heavily.
O Leary takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Zero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Leary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Leary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zero counters with a single leg into guard. O Leary didn't expect that.
O Leary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zero manages to get himself to full guard.
O Leary trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
O Leary passes Zero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Leary drops an elbow to the side of Zero's head.
O Leary slips a nice elbow through Zero's hands, connecting with Zero's forehead.
O Leary is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to get back to full guard.
O Leary is controlling the pace.
O Leary is trying to control the action in half guard but Zero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zero trying to get back to full guard but O Leary takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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!
O Leary working the ground and pound effectively.
O Leary prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
Zero regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is keen to just control but Zero is a slippery customer.
Zero is looking for a sweep. O Leary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Leary winds up and cracks Zero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Leary slips a nice elbow through Zero's hands, connecting with Zero's forehead.
Zero gets back to full guard.
Zero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O Leary escapes and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
O Leary looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zero tries to get to full guard but O Leary has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Leary is working Zero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
O Leary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Leary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Leary manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zero wants to land a leg kick but O Leary is out of range.
O Leary lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Leary.
A good leg kick by O Leary.
O Leary keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Leary lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Leary throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by O Leary.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zero is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Leary throws an overhand right that has Zero reeling! O Leary follows up with more punches and Zero is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paddy O Leary!
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