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Ascension 35 Back to the Beach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrel Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Suggs has chosen No Love - Eminem as his entrance music. Terrel Suggs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrel Suggs!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrzynski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dobrzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suggs keeps working.
Suggs is trying to buck Dobrzynski off.
Dobrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Suggs is defending well.
Dobrzynski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobrzynski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Suggs to see if he's OK.
Suggs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dobrzynski off and has taken his back!
Dobrzynski wants to escape the position.
Dobrzynski turns into Suggs and is now in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobrzynski is working Suggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dobrzynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs looking for a guillotine here but Dobrzynski defends easily.
Dobrzynski stands and throws Suggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dobrzynski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Suggs is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski lands some shots froms side control.
Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suggs is pushing Dobrzynski's head away, looking to escape. Dobrzynski manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobrzynski landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs struggling a bit here.
Dobrzynski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dobrzynski 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.
Suggs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dobrzynski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suggs is just riding it out for now. Dobrzynski eventually gives up the hold.
Suggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suggs looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs trying to control here.
Dobrzynski tries to pass to full mount but Suggs defends it.
Dobrzynski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suggs is just riding it out for now. Dobrzynski eventually gives up the hold.
Dobrzynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Dobrzynski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Suggs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maciej Dobrzynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Link Gatez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatez throws a shot to the body.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws the kick towards the body but Gatez avoids it.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gatez throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Gatez throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatez.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Gatez moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Gatez saw it coming and moves away.
Gatez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Gatez.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatez is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatez.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatez walks into a stiff left hand from Aldo.
Jab from Gatez.
Gatez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Gatez moves his leg out of the way.
Gatez just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatez.
Gatez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aldo back to the cage. Gatez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gatez connects with a leg kick. Aldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gatez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo is looking to land body kicks.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Gatez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gatez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Gatez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Gatez moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gatez wants to land a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Gatez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gatez shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Aldo clobbers Gatez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatez.
Gatez avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Gatez.
Gatez works the jab nicely.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatez is able to avoid easily.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Gatez checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatez throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Gatez throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Gatez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gatez throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Gatez sees coming a mile off.
Gatez misses with a head kick.
Aldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Gatez saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Gatez.
Aldo throws a low kick but Gatez moves out of range easily.
Gatez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Link Gatez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatez checks a leg kick.
Gatez throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gatez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatez.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gatez!
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Gatez counters with a thumping low kick.
Gatez scores with a spinning back kick!
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatez 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez checks a leg kick.
Gatez shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Gatez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Link Gatez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatez.
Aldo looks to throw a body kick
and Gatez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aldo tries a low kick but Gatez avoids it.
Gatez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Gatez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatez swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatez.
A combination from Gatez does no damage.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatez.
Gatez throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Gatez avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Gatez misses the shot to the body.
Gatez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gatez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gatez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatez.
Gatez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Gatez pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Gatez's knee but Gatez avoids it well.
Aldo scores with a hook.
Gatez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gatez is trying to control the action in half guard but Aldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aldo kicks off Gatez and gets to his feet.
Gatez cracks Aldo with an open hand slap.
Gatez feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatez lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Gatez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Gatez jumps back.
Gatez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo cracks the inside of Gatez's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatez cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gatez swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
A combination from Gatez does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Gatez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gatez checks a leg kick.
Gatez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Gatez tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Gatez.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatez is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Gatez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatez.
Gatez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Gatez.
Gatez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gatez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Gatez thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely.
Gatez wants to take a breather but Aldo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Link Gatez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gatez throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo is looking to wear down Gatez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Gatez shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gatez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatez misses with a body shot.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Gatez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gatez works the jab nicely.
Gatez lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Gatez tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Link Gatez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gatez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gatez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gatez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatez misses the shot to the body.
Aldo leaves Gatez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Gatez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Gatez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatez connects with a jab.
Gatez swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Gatez avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Gatez.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Gatez checks it
and Gatez counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatez connects with the punch.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gatez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Link Gatez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatez 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Link Gatez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Listerene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Blick acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Listerene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listerene leaves Blick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blick shoots in for a takedown but Listerene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonny Listerene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Blick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Listerene.
Listerene fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Listerene as Blick shoots in.
Listerene misses with the combination.
Listerene throws a left and a right that both miss
so Blick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Listerene wants to stand and escape but Blick is having none of it.
Blick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick tries to free his leg and advance position but Listerene is retaining full guard.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Listerene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Listerene is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Listerene is just riding it out for now. Blick eventually gives up the hold.
Blick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Listerene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listerene won't allow Blick to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listerene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Listerene is defending against the submission attempts here by Blick.
Well, if Blick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blick 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blick wants to control but Listerene is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blick controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Blick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Listerene misses with a head kick.
Listerene takes a swing at Blick's ribcage but misses.
Listerene tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Listerene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Listerene. That's going to slow Blick down.
Listerene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blick to score with a decent uppercut.
Listerene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Johan Blick has been cut.
Sonny Listerene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Listerene throws a series of punches but Blick avoids them all with ease.
Blick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Listerene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Listerene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Listerene swinging wildly here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blick.
Listerene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blick.
Listerene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blick counters with a stiff right hand.
Blick lands with a nice combination. Listerene backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Listerene checks the leg kick.
Listerene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blick counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blick tries for a takedown but Listerene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blick shoots in looking for a takedown but Listerene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Blick.
Blick throws a head kick that misses
and Listerene counters with a left and a right that stings Blick.
Blick just misses with a punch to the body.
Listerene lands a jab-cross combination.
Listerene slips a jab and a cross from Blick.
Listerene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Listerene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blick moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listerene 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.
Sonny Listerene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Listerene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Listerene lands.
No joy there for Blick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Listerene scores with a four punch combination!
Listerene moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Listerene.
Listerene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blick misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blick misses with a two punch combination.
Johan Blick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Listerene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blick dodges the punch combination from Listerene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blick is looking to clinch.
Listerene lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blick looks for a takedown but Listerene sprawls well.
Sonny Listerene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Blick.
Jab from Listerene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Blick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johan Blick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Listerene avoids a kick to the body.
Listerene misses with a series of wild punches.
Listerene tries to bum rush Blick with a series of wild strikes but Blick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Listerene throws a series of punches but Blick moves out of range.
Blick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Listerene defends it nicely.
Listerene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Listerene ducks under a wild hook from Blick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick fails to land with a series of punches.
Listerene misses with the combination.
Blick tries to clinch up but Listerene circles away and keeps his distance.
Listerene avoids the body shot from Blick.
Blick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Listerene.
Listerene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Listerene does no damage.
Blick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Listerene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Listerene misses with a wild combination.
Listerene cracks the inside of Blick's front leg.
Listerene gets caught flat footed, as Blick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blick tries to free his leg and advance position but Listerene is retaining full guard.
Blick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick throwing strikes but missing.
Listerene wants to get back to his feet but Blick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johan Blick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blick stays in close to Listerene's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johan Blick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Listerene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Listerene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Listerene avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonny Listerene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Blick.
Blick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Listerene swivels and escapes.
Listerene misses with a combination
and Blick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sonny Listerene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Blick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Blick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clubbed to Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
181 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Pawter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but Pawter moves out of range.
Pawter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawter slips a jab from Thompson.
Pawter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pawter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Pawter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pawter preventing the sweep.
Pawter trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Pawter preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pawter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pawter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pawter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pawter throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson is trying to keep Pawter in close.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pawter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pawter trying to control from Thompson's half guard. Thompson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawter throwing strikes but missing.
Pawter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pawter wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
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!
Pawter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Pawter from controlling successfully.
Pawter thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pawter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pawter's guard.
Pawter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pawter lands with some strikes.
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!
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Pawter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Pawter is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pawter extends the arm and Thompson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Pawter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fraser's choice of entrance music: Sirius. This should be a great matchup!
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284 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhaegar Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser misses with a straight right.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Fraser slips the punch.
Targaryen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraser tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Fraser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fraser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fraser looks for the body kick but Targaryen saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Targaryen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut. Fraser saw that one coming.
Fraser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Targaryen at a distance.
Fraser tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Fraser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Fraser misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
Targaryen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donald Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraser takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Fraser tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen lands a left and a right that send Fraser crashing to the mat, dazed. Targaryen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fraser is rocked!
It looks like Donald Fraser has been cut.
Fraser looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Fraser head around and knocks him out cold! Targaryen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhaegar Targaryen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nameless One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Song 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Clayton Kosh enters the cage!
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28
290 lbs
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266 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nameless One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosh thuds a left hand into One's body.
Kosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
One connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Kosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and One counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kosh!
Nameless One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Kosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosh blocking the ground and pound.
One looking to secure an arm triangle but Kosh defends it well.
One swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kosh is now in One's guard. A big mistake from One there, giving up the dominant position!
Kosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosh throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
Kosh wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Kosh pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosh content to control rather than advance.
One is looking for a sweep. Kosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosh not doing much here.
Kosh seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.
Kosh moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One wants to get back to his feet but Kosh drags him back down.
One looks to move to half guard but instead Kosh has passed into mount! Damn!
Kosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nameless One will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
One lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosh's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - One throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Kosh checks a leg kick.
One misses with a straight right.
Kosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
One swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosh counters with a series of strikes. One will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kosh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Kosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Kosh persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
Nameless One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Kosh.
Kosh misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from One as Kosh shoots in.
Kosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
One lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
One looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
One scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosh shoots and misses
and One counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Kosh or perhaps it was just good defense by One which made him look bad.
One throws a half hearted mid kick.
One scores with the left hand. Kosh knows he should have avoided that one.
One misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosh counters with a nice body kick.
Kosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with One but One pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosh throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from One.
Kosh misses with a takedown attempt
and One counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One scores with a leg kick.
Kosh is breathing heavily.
Kosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by One.
That has opened up Clayton Kosh's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosh on the side of the head.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless One dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
One connects with a crisp jab.
One looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosh keeping hold of One's head, controlling as best he can.
Kosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh is adopting a defensive guard.
Kosh working a defensive guard but One manages to pass into side control anyway.
One cracks Kosh with a big elbow.
The cut above Clayton Kosh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clayton Kosh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nameless One!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes to the cage accompanied by MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Jon Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
300 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones has his hands on Van De Wolf Keizer's head, controlling the position.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van De Wolf Keizer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van De Wolf Keizer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing some decent shots from guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van De Wolf Keizer is aware though and is defending well.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van De Wolf Keizer working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Van De Wolf Keizer dominates the positioning.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Wolf Keizer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones looks gassed!
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Van De Wolf Keizer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Van De Wolf Keizer is controlling well.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van De Wolf Keizer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Van De Wolf Keizer sits in half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Van De Wolf Keizer with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Van De Wolf Keizer! Jones is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bullshido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Karate. Jarvinen has chosen Frederik - Harva meistä on rautaa as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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253 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullshido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yrjo Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
Jarvinen throws a head kick that misses.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarvinen. Jarvinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown lands a jab.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown throws a low kick but Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jarvinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Jarvinen counters with a body kick that stops Brown in his tracks momentarily.
Brown tries to work over Jarvinen's front leg with a kick but Jarvinen checks it.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Jarvinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Jarvinen counters with a left to the body.
Brown thows a leg kick but Jarvinen checks it
and Jarvinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown throws a body punch but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Jarvinen's head but Jarvinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarvinen throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Jarvinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Jarvinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen lands with a cross.
Jarvinen misses with a straight left.
Brown scores with a jab. Jarvinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Jarvinen counters with a leg kick.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Jarvinen misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a nice body kick.
Brown thuds a left hand into Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A good leg kick by Jarvinen.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Jarvinen's belly button to the back.
Brown lands a head shot.
Jarvinen misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jarvinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Jarvinen misses.
A head kick misses from Jarvinen.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarvinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bullshido Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Jarvinen.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Jarvinen moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Jarvinen's leg but Jarvinen calmly moves out of range.
Jarvinen motions for Brown to come forward. Jarvinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Jarvinen is out of range.
A low kick from Brown misses
enabling Jarvinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Jarvinen throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Jarvinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Jarvinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
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!
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarvinen scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarvinen walks into a jab.
Jarvinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullshido Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarvinen lands with a right hand.
Brown swings for the body but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Jarvinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarvinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Jarvinen moved out of range nicely.
Jarvinen lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jarvinen closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Jarvinen pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Jarvinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarvinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bullshido Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Jarvinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Jarvinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jarvinen connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jarvinen.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jarvinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvinen.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarvinen defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Jarvinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
Brown blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarvinen is defended easily by Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Jarvinen lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throws a body kick the misses
and Jarvinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvinen is just out of range.
Jarvinen missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarvinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Jarvinen persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Jarvinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jarvinen.
Brown takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Jarvinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown jabs Jarvinen right on the nose. Jarvinen blinks but takes it well.
Bullshido Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen misses with a leg kick.
Jarvinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jarvinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown thumps Jarvinen with a low kick.
Jarvinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Jarvinen. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bullshido Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarvinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarvinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Jarvinen throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarvinen.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Jarvinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown looks for the body kick but Jarvinen saw that one coming.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarvinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown is looking to wear down Jarvinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarvinen. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Jarvinen is predictable there
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown blocks a jab.
Jarvinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarvinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen scores with a kick to the body.
Jarvinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarvinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yrjo Jarvinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Jarvinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarvinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen checks a low kick from Brown.
Jarvinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvinen is just out of range.
Jarvinen throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bullshido Brown has been cut.
Jarvinen is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Jarvinen scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarvinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jarvinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown punishes Jarvinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullshido Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvinen tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jarvinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarvinen misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullshido Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Jarvinen.
Brown jabs at Jarvinen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Jarvinen's belly button to the back.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jarvinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarvinen throws out a powerful jab.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yrjo Jarvinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bullshido Brown!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington 's choice of entrance music: Jared Hudson - Metal Gear May Cry. Shizuka Uesugi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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198 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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193 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shizuka Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Washington !
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington .
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a jab.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Shizuka Uesugi has been cut.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington lands an elbow inside that Uesugi shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Washington .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Washington 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington lands a head shot.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uesugi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Washington trying to hold on to Uesugi's head to control him but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Uesugi is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shizuka Uesugi just wasn't active enough.
Washington throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington .
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Washington .
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi gets the takedown into side control.
Uesugi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington parries the strikes from Uesugi easily there. Uesugi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
Uesugi controlling from side mount.
Uesugi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Uesugi 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.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Uesugi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington is staying active underneath Uesugi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uesugi winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uesugi drops an elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington trying to control but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Uesugi trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uesugi content to control rather than advance.
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!
Uesugi is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shizuka Uesugi.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Washington is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizuka Uesugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Uesugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington 's sensitive parts.
Uesugi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington .
Washington slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Washington is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Uesugi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington .
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington . Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington slips under a jab.
Uesugi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi decides to pull guard.
Uesugi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uesugi controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uesugi's head.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uesugi is keeping the position for now.
Uesugi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Washington postures up in Uesugi's guard and throws a big left but Uesugi blocks it.
Washington won't allow Uesugi to sweep him here.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi wants to control the position but Washington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uesugi trying to hold on to Washington 's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Washington .
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uesugi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Washington .
Washington thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a head shot. Uesugi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washington tries to stand but Uesugi is controlling from the bottom.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uesugi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uesugi has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
Uesugi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Uesugi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Uesugi digs a good hook to Washington 's body.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uesugi is defended easily by Washington .
Uesugi throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi fails to land the takedown.
Uesugi cracks Washington with a good jab.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington !
Washington really wants to buck Uesugi off and get back to his feet.
Uesugi prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Washington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uesugi.
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!
Uesugi avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Uesugi is landing with some decent strikes but Washington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi working Washington over with strikes here.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uesugi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Washington tries to hold on but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi with a couple of short strikes.
Washington can't escape the position.
Uesugi tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
Uesugi with good strikes from the mount here!
Uesugi connects with a couple of good shots from 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!
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uesugi lands a heavy elbow.
Uesugi landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uesugi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shizuka Uesugi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Uesugi controlling the pace for now.
Uesugi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Uesugi controlling from the full mount.
Uesugi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uesugi controlling the position easily from mount.
Uesugi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Washington hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washington looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uesugi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Uesugi unloading with bombs!
Uesugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uesugi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uesugi scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
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!
Uesugi content just to control the position here.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Uesugi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Washington is now in Uesugi's guard. A big mistake from Uesugi there, giving up the dominant position!
Uesugi has control of Washington 's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi trying to control the position.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shizuka Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uesugi 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shizuka Uesugi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with GO TO SLEEP blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class 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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kel Varnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varnson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Varnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Varnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Varnson misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lunges at Varnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varnson's hand.
It looks like Kel Varnson has been cut.
Varnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Varnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a push kick but Varnson slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega throws a hook but Varnson avoids it easily.
Varnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Varnson moves out of range easily.
Varnson misses with a few strikes there.
Varnson avoids the body shot from Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Varnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Varnson misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Varnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Varnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Varnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Varnson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega wants to slow Varnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Varnson works Noriega's body with a nice hook.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Varnson.
Varnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega jabs at Varnson's body.
Varnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega looks for a takedown but Varnson sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Orlando Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varnson blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Varnson walks into a left hand.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varnson's sensitive parts.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varnson moves away.
Varnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noriega.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kel Varnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Noriega misses.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Varnson's waist but Varnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noriega off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a jab when Varnson was well out of range.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Varnson moves out of range easily.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Varnson avoids a kick to the body.
Varnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Varnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Varnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varnson slips a straight right by Noriega.
Varnson defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Varnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kel Varnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noriega connects with a jab.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varnson manages to avoid it.
Varnson lands with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Varnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Varnson checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Varnson is just out of range.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varnson blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Orlando Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Varnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noriega backs up against the cage.
Varnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Varnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega slips under a jab from Varnson.
Varnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Varnson.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Kel Varnson's cut even more.
Varnson throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega is looking to wear down Varnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Varnson slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varnson can do to turn this around?
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Varnson as he checks the leg kick.
Varnson checks a leg kick.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Varnson is breathing heavily.
Varnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega cracks Varnson with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varnson.
Varnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega swings for the body but Varnson moves out of range.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Varnson.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Varnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Varnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Kel Varnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Varnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Varnson is defending well.
Noriega passes to side control.
Noriega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Noriega 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.
Noriega trying to control the position but Varnson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega lands a nice forearm strike.
Noriega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Noriega scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega trying to control the position but Varnson is working away.
Varnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kel Varnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varnson at a distance.
Varnson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Varnson misses the shot to the body.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Varnson momentarily.
Kel Varnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Noriega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Varnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Varnson is rocked!
Kel Varnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws an overhand right that drops Varnson like a sack of potatoes! Noriega dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Noriega!
Orlando Noriega retains his heavyweight title!
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