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Prestige 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Badass. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenzo Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarney tries to sprawl out of it but Crowley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarney is looking to clinch but Crowley is avoiding it.
Sarney rushes Crowley and presses him up against the cage.
Crowley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Sarney stops a takedown attempt from Crowley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Crowley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sarney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crowley wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Crowley can't get the takedown.
Crowley tries to break free but Sarney pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley wants a takedown.
Sarney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowley.
Crowley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sarney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Crowley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike.
Crowley is rocked!
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Crowley's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Crowley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crowley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but Crowley is blocking nicely.
Crowley seems to have got his legs back now.
Sarney lands a right hand.
Crowley is working for takedown but Sarney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Crowley's ribcage.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarney pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarney lands a body punch.
Sarney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Crowley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowley blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarney lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Crowley tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowley blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowley avoiding damage as Sarney throws knees to the body.
Crowley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sarney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sarney is pushing Crowley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley misses with a knee to the head.
Crowley is trying to push Sarney away but Sarney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowley.
Crowley is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarney.
Crowley working hard to break the clinch.
Crowley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sarney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sarney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowley.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Crowley has Sarney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sarney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crowley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley jumps guard and drags Sarney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sarney wanted to stand there but Crowley had control of the position.
Crowley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Sarney frees his head nicely. Oh but Crowley has switched to an armbar! Sarney is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lorenzo Crowley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aoki Funkyama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Funkyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker punishes Funkyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Funkyama misses with a wild body shot.
Baker lunges at Funkyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funkyama's hand.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funkyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Funkyama wants to clinch.
Funkyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkyama. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baker cracks Funkyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Funkyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
David Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkyama scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker regains half guard.
Funkyama thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama stops Baker from getting back to his feet.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
Baker tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Funkyama misses the shot to the body.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funkyama throws out a leg kick but Baker moves out of range and Funkyama only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker lands with a cross.
Funkyama throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aoki Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baker slips under a jab.
Funkyama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Funkyama's side.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
David Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkyama. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker lands a head shot.
Funkyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Funkyama swings widly with a right hand
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Baker lands a nice hook to Funkyama's body. Funkyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funkyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
David Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Baker lunges at Funkyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funkyama's hand.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoki Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funkyama momentarily.
Funkyama misses with a body shot.
Funkyama connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Nice cross by Baker.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Baker.
A big right from Baker misses.
A nice combination there by Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker blocks a jab.
Funkyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker cracks Funkyama with a good jab.
Funkyama throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
Funkyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Funkyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Baker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Funkyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Funkyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkyama tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Funkyama misses with a body shot
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Funkyama's head back.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baker cracks Funkyama with an open hand slap.
Baker thows a body shot but no joy.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker throws a push kick but Funkyama slaps the foot to one side.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Funkyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Funkyama thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
A shot to the liver by Funkyama. Beautiful body shot.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a hook. Funkyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funkyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.
Funkyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher misses with a double jab.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Bryan in a clinch.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bryan working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher is struggling to control the position.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bryan up against the cage.
Bryan looking for a takedown.
Bryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fisher pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryan.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Bryan looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Bryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Fisher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bryan shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryan looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Fisher walks into a left hand.
Bryan throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryan scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan checks a leg kick.
Bryan tries to sprawl but Fisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher passes to side control.
Fisher trying to control the position but Bryan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is really struggling to control Bryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fisher lands a few punches from side control.
Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bryan is not content to let Fisher control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher wants to control but Bryan is keeping him busy.
Fisher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisher trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Fisher stands up.
Bryan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryan fails to land the takedown.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - Bryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Bryan misses with a double jab
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Bryan cracks a nice hook into Fisher's ribs.
Jab by Bryan.
Bryan lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Bryan prevents Fisher from improving position.
Fisher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fisher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bryan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fisher off and has taken his back!
Bryan controlling well, preventing Fisher from escaping the position.
Bryan lands a shot to the head.
Bryan has Fisher flattened out and is raining down punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is trapped and Bryan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fisher covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fisher is really stuck here.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryan is punishing Fisher with some ground and pound.
Bryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryan is riding his opponent, not letting Fisher buck him off.
Bryan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fisher could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bryan controlling the positon.
Bryan is controlling the position but Fisher somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fisher has hold of Bryan's hands but Bryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Bryan is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
Bryan thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Bryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryan working the head and body with strikes.
Bryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Fisher gets back to full guard.
Bryan advances position into side control!
Bryan moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan working the ground and pound effectively.
Bryan looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher can't escape the position.
Fisher's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryan scoring with strikes but Fisher is staying in there.
Bryan goes for an armbar but Fisher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fisher.
Fisher trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Fisher tries to clinch but Bryan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bryan misses.
Kobe Bryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryan shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Fisher walks into a stiff left hand from Bryan.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Bryan dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch but Bryan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch there but Bryan circles away.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Bryan works over Fisher's head and body with a nice combination.
Bryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
Bryan cracks Fisher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryan scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Bryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryan tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Bryan lands an overhand right.
Bryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fisher is fending him off so far but Bryan persists. Nope, Fisher circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryan counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Bryan sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisher off the cage and back into rage.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryan wants to clinch.
Bryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobe Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryan slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher throws a push kick but Bryan slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Bryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Bryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryan wants to clinch.
Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Bryan had a free shot at his head there.
Fisher takes one to the chin there.
Bryan scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bryan has Fisher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fisher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dummy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dummy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Jones cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews scores with a punch to the head.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones lands a high kick!
It looks like Chris Matthews has been cut.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Matthews tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Matthews tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones prevents a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Jones misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthews tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dummy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Matthews cracks Jones with a good jab.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Nice cross by Jones.
Matthews throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Jones catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Jones lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Dummy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jones.
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Jones keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones thows a body kick. Matthews tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Matthews misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Jones pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a left hand.
Matthews is rocked!
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dummy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthews checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Matthews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that has Matthews reeling! Jones follows up with more punches and Matthews is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dummy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Ebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ebert's choice of entrance music: Mean Street - Van Halen. Bob Bunkers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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30
185 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russel Ebert!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert throws a nice looking combination but Bunkers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunkers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunkers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebert if he has to take too many more of those.
Bunkers jabs at Ebert's body.
Ebert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunkers finds it's way round the side to connect with Ebert's head.
Ebert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkers.
Bunkers throws a front kick that sends Ebert stumbling back into the cage.
Ebert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkers is looking to improve his position.
Bunkers is trying to control but can't.
Bunkers wants to get back to full guard but Ebert has mounted him!
Bunkers tries to lock up and control but Ebert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebert in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers tries to reverse the position but Ebert maintains control.
Bunkers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebert.
Ebert working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkers taking shots to the head.
Ebert scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bunkers tries to lock up and control but Ebert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunkers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunkers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ebert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunkers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunkers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ebert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ebert trying to control but Bunkers is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ebert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert wants to control from the top but Bunkers keeps moving.
Bunkers controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
Bunkers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ebert!
Ebert is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunkers has a good base and remains in mount.
Ebert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bunkers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebert defends it well.
Ebert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert trying to control here.
Bunkers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ebert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ebert is looking to control Bunkers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebert avoid being mounted?
Bunkers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebert moves into full guard.
Bunkers slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkers is looking to advance position but Ebert won't allow it.
Bunkers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebert has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russel Ebert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Bunkers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ebert misses with the combination.
Ebert looks to land a left hand but Bunkers moved out of range nicely.
Bunkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunkers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebert.
Ebert throws a right and a left that Bunkers avoids nicely.
Bunkers lands with a cross.
Bunkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers moves away from the strike by Ebert.
Ebert throws a hook but Bunkers avoids it easily.
Ebert misses with a straight left.
Ebert ducks under a wild hook from Bunkers.
Nice body kick there by Bunkers.
Bunkers blocks a jab.
Bunkers slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Bunkers.
Nice takedown defense from Bunkers. No joy for Ebert on that attempt.
Bunkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ebert.
Ebert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bunkers drops back looking for a leg! Ebert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ebert manages to kick Bunkers off! Bunkers jumps back into Ebert's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkers wants to control from the top but Ebert keeps moving.
Ebert keeping full guard, as Bunkers tries to pass.
Bunkers preventing the sweep.
Bunkers looking to pass the guard.
Ebert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunkers defends well.
Russel Ebert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunkers looking to sit in guard and control but Ebert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ebert lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert is in close to Bunkers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunkers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ebert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunkers wants to sweep here but Ebert controlling him for the moment.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throwing strikes from guard but Bunkers blocks nicely.
Ebert looking to pass the guard.
Ebert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebert preventing the sweep.
Bunkers controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
Bunkers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ebert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ebert throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Bunkers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ebert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ebert throws an overhand right that lands on Bunkers's shoulder, as Bunkers tries to avoid the shot.
Ebert scores with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bunkers enables Ebert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bunkers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ebert throwing strikes from guard but Bunkers blocks nicely.
Bunkers wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkers keeping moving, preventing Ebert from controlling successfully.
Bunkers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunkers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebert.
Bunkers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebert's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunkers looking to pass the guard.
Ebert pulls Bunkers in close to prevent any damage.
Bunkers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ebert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunkers trying to control but Ebert is working from the bottom.
Ebert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunkers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunkers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert keeping full guard, as Bunkers tries to pass.
Ebert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunkers defends well.
Bunkers postures up in Ebert's guard and throws a big left but Ebert blocks it.
Ebert has his foot on Bunkers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunkers works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkers wants to stand but Ebert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Ebert pulls Bunkers in to control the position.
Ebert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunkers trying to control but Ebert is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunkers's guard.
Ebert throws and elbow that misses. Bunkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ebert's guard. Nice move by Bunkers!
Bunkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebert pulls Bunkers in close to prevent any damage.
Bunkers trying to control but Ebert is working from the bottom.
Ebert working a defensive guard here.
Bunkers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ebert's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ebert manages to get to full guard.
Bunkers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkers stopping the sweep attempt from Ebert.
Ebert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunkers manages to get himself to full guard.
Ebert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ebert throwing strikes from guard but Bunkers blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Ebert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Ebert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ettore Masiero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ettore Masiero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furcal moves out of range as Masiero throws a body kick.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Furcal in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masiero.
Masiero tries to score with a low kick but Furcal moves his leg out of the way.
Masiero misses with a kick to the body.
Furcal throws a nice looking combination but Masiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furcal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masiero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Furcal is able to avoid easily.
Furcal swats away the attempt to clinch by Masiero.
An inside leg kick from Masiero misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furcal. That did some damage!
Masiero throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masiero lands a leg kick that knocks Furcal off balance momentarily.
Masiero motions for Furcal to come forward. Masiero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masiero. Furcal shrugs it off though.
Furcal looks gassed!
Furcal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masiero. Masiero obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Furcal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masiero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Furcal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masiero. Masiero obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masiero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furcal manages to avoid it.
Masiero is looking to land body kicks.
Masiero thumps Furcal with a low kick.
Masiero lands a nice looking body kick.
Masiero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masiero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masiero scores with a nice strike.
Masiero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furcal's sensitive parts.
Masiero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masiero throws a hook but Furcal avoids it easily.
Masiero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furcal.
Masiero is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masiero throws a front kick that sends Furcal stumbling back into the cage.
Furcal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masiero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masiero misses with a low kick as Furcal jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Masiero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Furcal doesn't seem phased though.
Masiero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Furcal sprawling to the canvas! Furcal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masiero finish him?!
Furcal is rocked!
It looks like Mike Furcal has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furcal is still on wobbly legs! Can Masiero finish him?
Masiero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furcal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masiero feints and then cracks Furcal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furcal down.
Ettore Masiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furcal is aggressively charging in as Masiero backs up avoiding any damage. Masiero tosses out a jab and Furcal runs right into it face first! Furcal is out cold! Masiero dropped down on all fours and is barking in Furcal's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ettore Masiero!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willis William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Alves (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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262 lbs
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250 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis William!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goncalo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William pushes Alves away with a front kick.
William throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
Alves misses with a kick to the body
and William counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William checks a low kick from Alves.
William throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
William avoids the head kick by Alves.
A looping hook to the body misses from William. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
William misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves looks for the body kick but William saw that one coming.
Alves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
William lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. William checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
William takes one to the chin there.
Alves throws a leg kick
and William counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
William looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Willis William is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
William looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
William connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves ducks right into an uppercut from William.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
William scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
William checks a low kick from Alves.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from William finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
A clash of legs there as William blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - William throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves throws a leg kick
and William counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alves thinking.
William misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goncalo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for William.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooh!!! William has knocked Alves down with a huge combo! William steps away and waves a wobbly Alves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alves is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! William swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willis William!
Willis William retains his heavyweight title!
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