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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Open your eyes by Alter Bridge. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Zat.
Zat moves into the clinch successfully.
Zat tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Zat has him pressed against the cage.
Zat has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zat is defending well.
Zat is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zat down to the mat. Zat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel Zat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zat which made him look bad.
Zat shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson looks gassed!
Good exchange - Zat coming out on top.
Zat connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zat.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zat fails to land with a series of punches.
Zat misses with a series of wild punches.
Zat thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zat.
Zat scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zat wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zat is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zat with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Zat from controlling successfully.
Zat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zat is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Zat just wasn't active enough.
Zat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Zat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zat duly obliges.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Zat as he connects with a hook.
Nice combo by Zat! Oh, that's hurt him - Johnson falls to the canvas and Zat follows him into side control.
Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Zat! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Zat fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Cunnings jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Cunnings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cunnings is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Cunnings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunnings pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunnings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Cunnings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to control but Cunnings is keeping busy.
Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunnings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Cunnings is controlling him well.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cunnings is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Cunnings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Cunnings 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunnings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunnings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnings is defended easily by Johnson.
Cunnings scores with a head kick.
Cunnings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunnings passes into side control, despite Johnson's attempt to control the position.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunnings dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunnings controlling from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jojo Cunnings.
Cunnings throws a head kick that misses.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Cunnings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson dives in and grabs Cunnings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunnings pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunnings tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunnings to the ground. Cunnings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Cunnings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jojo Cunnings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cunnings is proving hard to escape from.
Cunnings pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Cunnings wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunnings scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings scores a takedown into full mount!
Cunnings takes Johnson's back.
Cunnings controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Cunnings kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson tries to roll but Cunnings sticks to his back.
Cunnings has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
Cunnings doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Jojo Cunnings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cunnings closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Cunnings pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cunnings throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Cunnings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Cunnings. Cunnings maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cunnings persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunnings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Jojo Cunnings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Cunnings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunnings drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cunnings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick but Cunnings moves out of range.
Cunnings fails to land the takedown.
Cunnings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Cunnings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Cunnings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunnings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Cunnings.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunnings defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Cunnings with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Cunnings dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cunnings leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense.
Cunnings shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunnings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Johnson.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cunnings controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Cunnings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunnings controlling from mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cunnings controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Cunnings maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings content just to control the position here.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Cunnings stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Cunnings seems unphased.
Johnson shoots in but Cunnings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Cunnings counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunnings dominates the positioning.
Johnson tries to buck Cunnings off but Cunnings is having none of it.
Cunnings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is letting Cunnings control him for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cunnings'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jojo Cunnings just wasn't active enough.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunnings pinned against the cage. Cunnings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jojo Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cunnings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Cunnings in his guard.
Cunnings stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brett Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jojo Cunnings.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Cunnings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jojo Cunnings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunnings controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Cunnings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunnings 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 for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexian Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen Here comes the pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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287 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
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, Alexian Bone!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Bone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sully explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Sully bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bone closes the distance and clinches.
Sully's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone wants to clinch up but Sully keeps it at a distance.
Bone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sully lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sully throws a series of punches but Bone avoids them all with ease.
Sully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sully as he avoids it easily.
Bone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sully manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexian Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sully tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sully stands up and beckons Bone to his feet.
Bone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Sully lands.
Sully misses with a few strikes there.
Sully swats away the attempt to clinch by Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully tries to bum rush Bone with a series of wild strikes but Bone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sully is looking to score with low kicks.
Sully keeps the fight on the outside.
Bone misses with a few strikes there.
Sully circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sully throws a leg kick that misses.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sully swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bone has eaten all the pies!
Bone tries to clinch there but Sully circles away.
Bone is looking to clinch.
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!
Bone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sully can pounce on him.
Bone rushes Sully and presses him up against the cage.
Sully tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone has Sully pressed against the cage, preventing Sully from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sully trying to stall but Bone improves his position.
Bone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sully has him pressed against the cage.
Sully missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sully is looking to break free of the clinch but Bone has double underhooks.
Bone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sully fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bach Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexian Bone.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to clinch there but Sully circles away.
Bone tries to clinch but Sully moves out of range.
Sully swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone.
Sully with a nice cross.
Sully shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bone misses with a series of wild punches.
Sully needs to keep his hands up - Bone had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone needs to keep his hands up - Sully had a free shot at his head there.
Bone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sully looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Bach Sully will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bone motions for Sully to come forward. Bone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bone 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.
Sully lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bone tries to clinch up but Sully circles away and keeps his distance.
Sully throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bone was covering up waiting for the punch and Sully finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sully escapes and throws Bone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sully tries to stand but Bone is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control Sully's posture but Sully avoids it.
Bone is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully wants to stand but Bone is controlling his arm.
Bone is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Bone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sully swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sully.
Good leg kick by Sully there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bach Sully is winning the standup battle so far.
Sully throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sully circles away.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sully.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sully swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bone is looking to clinch but Sully is avoiding it.
Sully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone darts in and clinches Sully up against the cage.
Bone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sully avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sully avoids the damage to the body.
Bone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sully won't allow it.
Bone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sully avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sully gets underhooks to prevent Bone's takedown attempt.
Bach Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexian Bone.
Bone goes for a takedown attempt but Sully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Sully ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sully keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Sully throws a right and a left that Bone avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Sully dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sully misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sully looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Bone throws a combination that misses
and Sully counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sully swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Sully sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Sully bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sully sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bone somewhat.
Sully slips a jab from Bone.
Bone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Sully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sully manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully connects with an inside leg kick.
Sully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Sully lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bone doesn't seem phased though.
Sully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sully closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sully lands in his opponent's guard.
Sully wanted to stand there but Bone had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bone tries for a takedown but Sully manages to get underhooks.
Bach Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexian Bone.
Sully misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bone tries to pull guard but Sully holds him up against the cage and eventually Bone drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sully manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Sully shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sully avoids the body shot from Bone.
Bone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sully throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sully explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bone moves in looking to clinch but Sully pushes him off.
Bone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sully manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Sully.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sully throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to clinch but Sully is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sully closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sully is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sully wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bone uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sully tries to stand but Bone is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bach Sully showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sully, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bach Sully!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bach Sully!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Bach Sully!
Bach Sully wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Maury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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234 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maury!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Maury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martinez on the side of the head.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Maury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Maury looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Maury avoids it well.
Maury misses with a looping right.
Maury jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Maury misses with a hook.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Maury avoids them all with ease.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Maury.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Maury scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maury to score with a decent uppercut.
Maury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maury is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maury throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Maury misses.
Maury has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maury throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Maury lands with an overhand left.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Maury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Maury does it's job there.
Martinez tries to bum rush Maury with a series of wild strikes but Maury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maury lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Maury avoids them all with ease.
Maury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maury looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maury missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maury missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maury might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martinez tries to bum rush Maury with a series of wild strikes but Maury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Maury.
Maury with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Maury.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maury connects with a right hand. Martinez shakes it off.
Maury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martinez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Maury avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Maury.
Martinez walks into a left hand.
Maury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maury scores with a nice right hand.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez tries to bum rush Maury with a series of wild strikes but Maury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Maury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maury.
Maury catches Martinez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Maury misses.
Maury cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Maury scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Maury misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maury scores with a decent looking hook.
Maury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Maury.
Nice uppercut there from Maury.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maury.
Maury cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Maury lands the left hand.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Maury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maury throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Maury scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maury.
Maury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martinez on the side of the head.
Maury lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Maury slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from Maury.
Jab from Maury.
Maury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Maury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Maury.
A big left from Maury misses.
The fighters circling - Maury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
Maury scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maury scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Maury avoids it well.
Martinez needs to keep his hands up - Maury had a free shot at his head there.
Martinez tries to bum rush Maury with a series of wild strikes but Maury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Maury dominated that round.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maury lunges at Martinez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martinez's hand.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Maury throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Maury misses with a looping right.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Maury avoids nicely.
Guillermo Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Maury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maury.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maury.
Maury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Maury avoids it well.
Maury with a jab.
Jab, jab by Maury - just one landing.
Maury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
Nice shot lands for Maury.
Martinez takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maury. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Maury finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maury throws a big shot that misses.
Maury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maury scores with a jab.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Maury throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maury.
Martinez drops his hands momentarily and Maury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maury slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Maury moves out of range.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maury thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Maury.
Maury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
Maury throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Maury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tom Maury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maury's corner calls for a 1-2. Maury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maury 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.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Maury avoids them all with ease.
Maury thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maury.
Maury connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Maury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maury connects with a nice looking jab.
Maury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
Maury clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Maury avoids nicely.
Maury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maury connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Maury. That snapped Martinez's head back.
Maury lunges at Martinez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martinez's hand.
Maury lands a jab.
Martinez takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Maury has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Maury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maury throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Maury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Nice jab there from Maury.
Maury works the jab nicely.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from Maury.
Maury throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Maury lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez drops his hands momentarily and Maury takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Maury tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Martinez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Maury.
Maury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maury connects with a single shot there.
Maury connects with a jab.
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maury to score with a decent uppercut.
Maury cracks Martinez with a good jab.
Maury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martinez on the side of the head.
Maury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maury throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Maury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maury circles away quickly and effectively.
Maury dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Maury.
Maury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martinez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Maury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Maury. That snapped Martinez's head back.
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maury to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinez walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Maury coming out on top.
Maury lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martinez. Martinez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maury.
Maury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Maury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maury connects with the punch.
Maury connects with a single shot there.
Martinez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maury, as that shot connected.
Maury connects with a crisp jab.
Maury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martinez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Maury coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maury lands with a right hand.
Maury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez works over Maury's head and body with a nice combination.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Maury with a nice cross.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Maury.
Maury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Nice jab there from Maury.
Maury throws out a powerful jab.
Maury with a hook.
A lazy left from Maury finds it's target.
Maury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martinez. Martinez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maury cracks Martinez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Maury.
Good standup being displayed there by Maury as he connects with a hook.
Maury jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maury cracks Martinez with a good jab.
Maury lands with a cross.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Maury avoids nicely.
Maury connects with the punch.
Maury lands a head shot.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maury connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maury throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maury throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Maury.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
Maury throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez moves forwards but Maury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Maury throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Maury misses with a straight right.
Maury throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillermo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Maury - just one landing.
Maury lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Maury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maury 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Tom Maury!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tom Maury!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tom Maury!
Tom Maury wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart avoids a kick to the body.
Hominick throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hominick defending well though.
Hominick is breathing heavily.
Stewart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hominick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.
Stewart is working for a submission of some sort.
Stewart content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hominick defending well though.
Hominick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stewart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hominick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hominick is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewart.
Stewart controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick is trying to maintain the position but Stewart is very close to passing his half guard.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart is trying for a kimura here. Hominick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stewart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Stewart!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Better. Travis Gambino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deans has Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Deans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deans sizes up Gambino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deans rushes Gambino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deans connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino throws a sloppy head kick and Deans moves out of range easily.
Deans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gambino. Gambino obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Gambino as Deans shoots in.
Gambino connects with a leg kick. Deans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gambino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gambino on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a looping right.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deans swats away the attempt to clinch by Gambino.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but Deans shows good takedown defense.
Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambino stuffs the takedown attempt from Deans. Deans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gambino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Deans stands up and beckons Gambino to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Deans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambino lands a head kick!
Deans checks a low kick from Gambino.
Gambino scores with a jab. Deans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deans stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gambino!
Gambino looks gassed!
Deans stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses.
Gambino gets tackled into the cage by Deans. Deans maintains the clinch.
Deans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gambino throws out a loose jab but Deans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gambino defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino missing with a left hand there. Deans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deans shoots in but Gambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Deans closes the distance and clinches.
Deans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deans throws a hook to the side of Gambino's head but Gambino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambino as he avoids it easily.
Deans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deans breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silco Deans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gambino defends it nicely.
Deans throws a big shot that misses.
Deans moves into the clinch.
Deans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Deans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deans avoids the head kick by Gambino.
Deans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
Deans is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gambino works Deans's body with a nice hook.
Deans throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Travis Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deans shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deans clinches with his opponent.
Deans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gambino doesn't manage to clinch there - Deans circles away.
Deans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Deans finds it's way through Gambino's defenses.
Gambino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Gambino.
Deans tries for a takedown but Gambino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gambino defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gambino tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino gets caught flat footed, as Deans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gambino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Deans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gambino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deans decides to stand back up. Deans steps back and let's Gambino get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gambino won't be happy with that.
Deans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Deans fails with a takedown attempt.
Deans fails to land the takedown.
Deans shoots in but no luck this time.
Deans forces Gambino back against the cage and clinches.
Deans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Deans checks a low kick from Gambino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gambino's hands.
Deans blocks a head kick by Gambino.
Gambino throws a head kick but Deans moves out of range.
Gambino takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gambino's guard.
Deans stands up from Gambino's guard - Deans perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silco Deans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gambino quickly recovers to half guard.
Gambino is trying to get back to full guard.
Deans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gambino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deans advances position into side control!
Gambino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Deans 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.
Deans thuds a left hand into Gambino's body.
Deans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gambino to the mat! Gambino manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans stands and steps away. Gambino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gambino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deans gets to his feet. Gambino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gambino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambino can do to turn this around?
Gambino misses with a head kick.
Silco Deans is winning the standup battle so far.
Deans digs a good body shot into Gambino's ribs.
Deans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Deans coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Deans or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambino which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Deans.
Deans looking to score a takedown here. Gambino is defending well but Deans drives through and ends up in Gambino's guard.
Deans stands up and waves to Gambino to follow him.
Deans shoots in for a double leg but Gambino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deans scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambino should have avoided that one.
Deans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deans works Gambino's body with a nice hook.
Deans punishes Gambino's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deans shoots in but no luck this time.
Deans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Travis Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deans stands up from Gambino's guard - Deans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gambino slaps away a takedown attempt from Deans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans clinches up with Gambino and pushes him back against the cage.
Deans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silco Deans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deans lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambino off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silco Deans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deans 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Silco Deans!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Silco Deans!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Silco Deans!
Silco Deans wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Boxer had a free shot at his head 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!
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Boxer.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Ronnie Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer connects with a nice looking jab.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Donk. Ward catches Boxer right on the button with a cross.
Ward avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Boxer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ward is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Ward goes down and covers up as Boxer starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Boxer!
A victorious Ronnie Boxer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Hyabusa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Hyabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyabusa as he jumps to the side.
Hyabusa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Hyabusa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa counters with a nice uppercut.
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Hyabusa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hyabusa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hyabusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hyabusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyabusa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Hyabusa.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyabusa. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyabusa scores with a shot to the body.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Hyabusa lands a slapping body shot.
Hyabusa scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hyabusa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Hyabusa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyabusa scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie looks gassed!
Hyabusa lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Hyabusa swinging wildly here.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Hyabusa's guard.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hyabusa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyabusa stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyabusa throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Hyabusa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyabusa.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyabusa throws a one two combo.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hyabusa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyabusa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyabusa lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyabusa. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Hyabusa connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyabusa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hyabusa lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Hyabusa's guard.
Hyabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hyabusa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hyabusa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hyabusa!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyabusa controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tragen Hyabusa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hyabusa digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyabusa to the mat! Hyabusa manages to get full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hyabusa dives on top into guard.
Hyabusa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyabusa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hyabusa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyabusa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Hyabusa thumps Gracie with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyabusa connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Hyabusa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hyabusa lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Hyabusa lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyabusa lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hyabusa jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hyabusa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyabusa.
Hyabusa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hyabusa duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick from Hyabusa.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hyabusa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ribeiro Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hyabusa tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hyabusa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hyabusa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyabusa digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Hyabusa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa with a hook.
Hyabusa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Hyabusa.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hyabusa is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyabusa lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hyabusa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyabusa as he jumps to the side.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa connects with a single shot there.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Hyabusa counters with an outside leg kick.
Hyabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyabusa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hyabusa.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyabusa to the mat! Hyabusa manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyabusa has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa counters with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hyabusa lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hyabusa!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyabusa to the mat! Hyabusa manages to get full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hyabusa holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tragen Hyabusa dominated that second round.
That's time! Hyabusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Hyabusa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tragen Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Hyabusa throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a nice leg kick.
Hyabusa scores with a nice strike.
Hyabusa looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyabusa scores with a spinning back kick!
Hyabusa scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hyabusa punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Hyabusa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyabusa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Hyabusa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Hyabusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Hyabusa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hyabusa both land. Nice combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hyabusa - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Hyabusa tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyabusa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Hyabusa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a body kick.
Hyabusa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyabusa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Hyabusa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hyabusa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Tragen Hyabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyabusa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hyabusa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Hyabusa tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyabusa scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the 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!
Hyabusa feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a body kick.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hyabusa circles away easily
and Hyabusa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Hyabusa lands a two punch combo.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyabusa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Hyabusa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Hyabusa finds it's target.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Hyabusa scores with a four punch combination!
Hyabusa throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Hyabusa counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Hyabusa.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hyabusa counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Hyabusa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hyabusa.
Tragen Hyabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Hyabusa counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyabusa throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Hyabusa.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyabusa throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in but Hyabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Ribeiro Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tragen Hyabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyabusa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tragen Hyabusa!
Tragen Hyabusa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ichirin no Hana. Ray Zaharn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharn misses with a looping right.
Saratuwari misses with a looping left.
A big left from Zaharn misses.
Zaharn throws a series of punches but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Zaharn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaharn looks to throw the jab but Saratuwari is out of range.
Saratuwari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saratuwari misses with a body shot.
Saratuwari ducks under a wild hook from Zaharn.
Saratuwari shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaharn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saratuwari gets a double leg takedown into Zaharn's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saratuwari tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaharn is retaining full guard.
Zaharn keeping moving, preventing Saratuwari from controlling successfully.
Zaharn keeping full guard, as Saratuwari tries to pass.
Zaharn managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaharn is keeping the position for now.
Saratuwari throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saratuwari wants to pass the guard but Zaharn is keeping the position.
Zaharn working for a triangle but Saratuwari defends it easily.
Zaharn keeping full guard, as Saratuwari tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saratuwari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saratuwari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaharn keeping full guard, as Saratuwari tries to pass.
Saratuwari throws a strike but Zaharn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zaharn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saratuwari has Zaharn pulled in close to control his posture.
Saratuwari'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaharn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saratuwari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaharn trying to control here.
Saratuwari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaharn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaharn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zaharn is trying to maintain the position but Saratuwari is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaharn looking for submissions off his back.
Saratuwari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari works his way into full mount!
Saratuwari fails to advance to Zaharn's back.
Zaharn wants to hold on but Saratuwari pushes him away.
Saratuwari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zaharn because Saratuwari loaded up on that one.
Saratuwari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zaharn because Saratuwari loaded up on that one.
Saratuwari moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zaharn has worked his arm free - good work by Zaharn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharn prevents Saratuwari from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zaharn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaharn lands an overhand right.
Zaharn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saratuwari takes a swing at Zaharn's ribcage but misses.
Saratuwari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saratuwari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaharn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Saratuwari has taken his back.
Zaharn avoids the strikes from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zaharn is defending well though. Saratuwari let's go of the attempt for now.
Zaharn tries to roll but Saratuwari sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari keeps control of the position easily here as Zaharn tries to buck him off.
Saratuwari tightening his grip on Zaharn, looking for the choke.
Zaharn trying to control the hands but Saratuwari won't let him.
Zaharn rolls, trying to escape but Saratuwari keeps control of the position.
Saratuwari looking to break Zaharn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zaharn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saratuwari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saratuwari is looking for the choke from the back position but Zaharn is controlling his hands well.
Zaharn turns into Saratuwari and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari looking for subs off his back but Zaharn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saratuwari controlling the position well.
Zaharn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zaharn tries to pass to full mount but Saratuwari defends it.
Saratuwari is trying to maintain the position but Zaharn is very close to passing his half guard.
Saratuwari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zaharn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari working to try and regain half guard.
Saratuwari reaches up to try and control the position but Zaharn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Saratuwari rolls and tries to escape and now Zaharn has his back!
Saratuwari controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zaharn trying to control.
Saratuwari is trying to break free.
Zaharn gets his hands free as Saratuwari looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn missing with strikes.
Saratuwari is trying to break free.
Zaharn is not going to allow Saratuwari to sit and survive in this position.
Zaharn trying to control.
Saratuwari has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zaharn.
Saratuwari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saratuwari tries to get to full guard but Zaharn has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saratuwari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaharn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saratuwari lands an overhand right.
Saratuwari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saratuwari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaharn's head.
Zaharn misses with a head kick.
A big right from Zaharn misses.
Ray Zaharn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Saratuwari blocks the leg kick.
Saratuwari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaharn.
Saratuwari shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaharn sprawls well. He's pushed Saratuwari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saratuwari avoids a kick to the body.
Zaharn lands with a slapping head kick.
Saratuwari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saratuwari tries to advance to mount but Zaharn denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari taking a break here but Zaharn is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saratuwari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saratuwari content just to control the position here.
Zaharn is working to get back to half guard.
Saratuwari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zaharn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zaharn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn trying to control the position from guard on top but Saratuwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saratuwari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaharn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaharn wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Saratuwari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saratuwari trying to control the position.
Zaharn won't allow Saratuwari to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zaharn stopping the sweep attempt from Saratuwari.
Zaharn being controlled here momentarily.
Ray Zaharn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saratuwari lands a jab to the nose.
Saratuwari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaharn throws a sloppy head kick and Saratuwari moves out of range easily.
Saratuwari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaharn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saratuwari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn blocks a low kick nicely.
Saratuwari throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaharn.
Zaharn slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kegon Saratuwari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaharn is trying to defend but Saratuwari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saratuwari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaharn is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharn looking for submissions off his back.
Saratuwari seems to be working for a kimura but Zaharn defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Saratuwari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saratuwari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kegon Saratuwari!
Kegon Saratuwari wins by unanimous decision!
Kegon Saratuwari made sure to mention his sponsor, Kobra Clothing Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Yager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Yager!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yager to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yager throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yager defends it easily.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Yager defends easily.
Yager really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Yager pushes his legs off easily.
Yager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens looking for subs off his back but Yager has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Yager there.
Yager lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yager pulls his head out easily.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Yager is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yager takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yager is looking for a kimura but Stevens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yager to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yager lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yager trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Yager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Yager content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yager is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yager has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Yager trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yager looking to pass the guard.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yager is aware though and is defending well.
Yager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens working for a triangle but Yager defends it easily.
Yager stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yager swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Yager drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yager working the ground and pound from side control.
Yager is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yager working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yager lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Yager will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevens gets caught flat footed, as Yager shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yager defends it easily.
Yager preventing the sweep.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yager not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yager passes into half guard.
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!
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens has hold of Yager's hands but Yager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Yager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yager in particular looking to stall.
Yager wants to work for an arm triangle but Stevens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yager decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yager gets a takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevens sees it coming and defends easily.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yager scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yager lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yager is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yager frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Yager.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
Yager lands a nice shot to the head.
Yager working for a submission but Stevens is keeping him at bay.
Stevens regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens has his foot on Yager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yager works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yager must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yager works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Yager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yager has passed into half guard!
Yager trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Yager scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yager is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yager wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yager stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Yager working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yager is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yager scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Yager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yager has managed to clinch.
Yager lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
A short right from Yager on the inside.
Yager breaks from the clinch.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yager shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yager wants to pass the guard but Stevens is defending well.
Yager slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is not content to let Yager control the position.
Yager working the head and body with strikes.
Yager winds up and cracks Stevens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yager thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yager pulls his head out easily.
Yager is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yager is nestled in close to Stevens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Yager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yager is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens is just riding it out for now. Yager eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yager is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yager pulls his head out easily.
Yager slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens is staying active underneath Yager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yager lands strikes from half guard.
Yager is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yager trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Stevens tries to kick Yager off but Yager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yager working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Yager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yager 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Jamie Yager!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jamie Yager!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jamie Yager!
Jamie Yager wins by unanimous decision!
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