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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Stevens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Harry Jackson has been cut.
Jackson dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevens lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jackson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Stevens!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Shmoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalla Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalla Lauderdale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Shmoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalla Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauderdale lands with a straight right. Shmoe didn't see that one coming.
Lauderdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shmoe momentarily.
Lauderdale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shmoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauderdale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauderdale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauderdale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shmoe has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauderdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Shmoe. Shmoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shmoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lauderdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauderdale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shmoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lauderdale as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shmoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shmoe moves in looking to clinch but Lauderdale pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmoe fails with the takedown
and Lauderdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauderdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shmoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauderdale jabs Shmoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shmoe darts in and clinches Lauderdale up against the cage.
Lauderdale stops a takedown attempt from Shmoe.
Shmoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauderdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shmoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lauderdale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shmoe fails to land the takedown.
Shmoe is breathing heavily.
Lauderdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shmoe.
Lauderdale connects with the punch.
Joe Shmoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shmoe throws a head kick that misses
and Lauderdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shmoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shmoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauderdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shmoe is rocked!
Lauderdale drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shmoe right on the button. Shmoe goes down! Lauderdale follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lauderdale gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalla Lauderdale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teddi Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tubog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddi Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Tubog!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
Tubog swats away the attempt to clinch by Han.
Tubog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tubog shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Tubog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teddi Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Tubog.
Tubog closes the distance and clinches.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tubog looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Tubog has been cut.
Han putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Han landing knees to the body.
Han landing knees to the head.
Tubog takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Han stalling in the clinch.
Han lands a knee to the body.
Tubog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Han landing knees to the head.
Tubog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Han landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Han scores a nice knee to the body.
Han with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Robert Tubog's cut even more.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han lands a knee to the head.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Han obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Han obliges.
Han crunches a lovely knee into Tubog's ribcage.
Han lands a knee to the head.
Han with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Han to work.
Tubog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Han walks away with a smile on his face. Tubog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tubog, pushing him back against the cage.
Han is struggling to control the position.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tubog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tubog tries to break the clinch but Han is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Robert Tubog's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Han working Tubog over with knees to the body.
Han with a knee to the head.
Han landing knees to the body.
Han scores with a knee to the head.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Han.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han lands a good knee to the midsection. Tubog won't want to take too many of those.
Han stalling in the clinch.
Han is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han with a knee to the head.
Han landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tubog takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han lands a knee to the body.
Tubog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Han scores with a knee to the head.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tubog is trying to break the clinch but Han has him pressed against the cage.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Tubog can't get the takedown.
Han scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Han.
Han stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddi Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tubog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Han darts in and clinches Tubog up against the cage.
Tubog tries to pull guard but Han won't allow it.
Tubog has Han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Han landing knees to the body.
Han putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Han using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Han has Tubog pressed against the cage.
Tubog is trying to push Han away but Han has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tubog is breathing heavily.
Tubog takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tubog being controlled against the cage.
Teddi Han has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Han landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han lands a nice knee to the body.
Han landing knees to the head.
Han scores with a knee to the head.
Han holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Han working Tubog over with knees to the body.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tubog's face.
A knee to the head by Han.
Robert Tubog's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
Han landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tubog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han stalls.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tubog's face.
Han scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Han.
Han just leaning against Tubog, taking a breather.
Han working Tubog over with knees to the body.
Han with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Han.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Tubog's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teddi Han!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cl Nonato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cl Nonato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a straight left.
Li shoots in and bounces Nonato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nonato wants to sweep but no luck.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Nonato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Nonato striking off his back but it's not causing Li any problems.
Nonato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonato striking off his back but it's not causing Li any problems.
Li stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li is looking to chop away at Nonato's legs.
Cl Nonato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nonato throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Nonato dodges the punch combination from Li.
Nonato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nonato can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Nonato throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Nonato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li blocks a head kick by Nonato.
Li is looking to chop away at Nonato's legs.
Nonato lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Nonato.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nonato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nonato looks gassed!
Nonato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Nonato saw it coming and moves away.
Nonato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Li feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nonato is looking to sweep but instead, Li has passed into half guard.
Li moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nonato.
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Li in particular looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li winds up and cracks Nonato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li throws a low kick but Nonato moves out of range easily.
Nonato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to land a body kick
and Nonato counters with a leg kick.
Nonato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nonato's head.
Nonato scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Li misses.
Nonato throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nonato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Nonato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nonato scoring well with a low kick there.
Li misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonato is looking to land body kicks.
Li tests Nonato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li tries a low kick but Nonato avoids it.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nonato.
Li tries a low kick but Nonato avoids it.
A big left from Li misses.
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nonato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nonato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonato pushes Li away with a front kick.
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nonato is looking to improve his position.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
Nonato is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nonato!
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nonato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Li raining down shots from the mount!
Nonato is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nonato working to try and regain half guard.
Nonato taking shots to the head.
Nonato regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nonato wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nonato can pounce on him.
Li lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nonato moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Nonato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nonato throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nonato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nonato is looking to sweep but instead, Li has passed into half guard.
Xiao Long Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nonato is looking to improve his position.
Nonato actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Li trying to mount his opponent but Nonato defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nonato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Li has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nonato swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nonato is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling from mount.
Cl Nonato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nonato for as long as he can get away with.
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nonato looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Long Li!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid cypher round 11 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons gets caught flat footed, as Graham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons working some strikes from top position.
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a sloppy strike and Graham has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Simmons is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thursday Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cook shoots in but Rabago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cook shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabago tries to sprawl out of it but Cook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago scores with the left hand. Cook knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago cracks Cook's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Cook slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Rabago can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raymond Rabago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panagiotis Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Harris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Harris!
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, Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris controls Papadopoulos momentarily but Papadopoulos frees himself.
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papadopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris controlling the position.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
Harris postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Papadopoulos is on top in guard.
Papadopoulos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris gets back to half guard.
Papadopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Papadopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Papadopoulos manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Papadopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Papadopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Papadopoulos landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos goes for an armbar but Harris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Harris.
Papadopoulos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harris rolls with it to try and escape but Papadopoulos cranks on the arm and Harris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoni comes to the cage accompanied by Vinnie Paz - Brick Wall. Duke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. Raoul Duke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joni Betoni's chin.
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22
263 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoni scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoni avoids the body shot from Duke.
Betoni throws a head kick that half lands.
Duke checks a leg kick.
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betoni, pushing him back against the cage.
Betoni manages to break the clinch.
Duke tries to bum rush Betoni with a series of wild strikes but Betoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Duke.
Betoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Betoni clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Duke throws a punch but it's blocked by Betoni.
Duke pushes Betoni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Betoni breaks the clinch.
Betoni throws a leg kick but Duke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Betoni.
Betoni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Betoni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duke thinking.
Duke fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoni misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Duke.
Betoni misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Betoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
Betoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Betoni throws a shot from downtown. Duke moves away and avoids it.
Betoni throws a sloppy head kick
and Duke counters with a straight right hand.
Duke sends Betoni crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duke is motioning to the referee to let Betoni up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Betoni is rocked!
It looks like Joni Betoni has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke rushes Betoni and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Betoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke pushes Betoni against the cage. Duke is working some dirty boxing. Duke pushes off with a quick right hook! Betoni goes down! Betoni tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Duke moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Craft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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267 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Craft!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Craft. Brookins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craft fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craft stuns Brookins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brookins blocks the body kick.
Craft lands a slapping body shot.
Brookins is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craft changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Craft connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Brookins to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Craft!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Craft!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edgar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Go To Sleep. The key to victory for Hans Edgar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keane shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Keane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keane shoots in but no luck this time.
Keane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Keane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edgar is looking to escape.
Edgar working to try and regain half guard.
Keane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Edgar has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Edgar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Edgar is now in Keane's guard. A big mistake from Keane there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar tries to stand but Keane is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Edgar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edgar is one step ahead there.
Edgar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keane has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Edgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keane is keeping the position for now.
Edgar tries to stand but Keane is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Edgar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keane at a distance.
Keane looks gassed!
Good exchange - Edgar coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edgar to score with a decent uppercut.
Keane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edgar can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edgar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edgar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edgar dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Keane is rocked!
Edgar lands a big right hook! Keane looks hurt but is still standing! Edgar lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Keane falls down and Edgar dives in with a huge hammer fist! Keane's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Edgar runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Edgar!
Hans Edgar is the new welterweight champion!
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